Podcast appearances and mentions of Colleen Mullen

NFL Trade Deadline Deals, Week 9 Picks, McDaniels Out in Vegas & Our UAlbany Basketball Season Preview. The 49ers make the biggest move at the trade deadline by adding pass rusher Chase Young. Does the make San Francisco the favorites in the NFC? Also, in the NFL, our Week 9 picks after putting up 4-1 records last week. Plus, MLB postseason records broken as the Rangers win it all in 5 games over the Diamondbacks. And, UAlbany basketball head coaches Dwayne Killings and Colleen Mullen join the show!

TLC 3 week course attendees at Montezuma's Catle Laura Schultes, Sarah Mather, Colleen Mullen, Maria Bribriesco, Linda Tran, Defne Ozgediz, and Ashley Carpenter discuss the current legal environment from their perspectives.

Manny Hernandez and Colleen Mullen both seek to help others. As doctors—Colleen a small animal veterinarian and Manny as a healthcare design consultant and physician—they exercise an abiding sense of awareness as they seek to meet the needs of their patients. Through a warm and insightful conversation, we hear their perspectives on how curiosity, grit, and seeking the “why” translates into their work with others.In this month's episode, I explore the unique ability to see beyond who people (and animals) are to discover what they need.The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedIn

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Daily Gazette Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks with UAlbany women's basketball coach Colleen Mullen as the Great Danes prepare to face Louisville in the NCAA tournament on Friday. Schott talks with former Union College hockey goalie Darion Hanson, who has helped lead UConn into its first-ever Hockey East tournament semifinal appearance. Josh Seguin of College Hockey News joins the podcast to help break down this weekend's ECAC Hockey tournament championship round in Lake Placid. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts.

UAlbany Women's Basketball Coach joins us with some awesome insight on what it takes to be a successful head coach and create a winning culture with a team! She shares some exciting looks into the upcoming season for the Great Danes and has a great background in coaching and beyond! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” Daily Gazette Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott gets you ready for the start of the college basketball season. Schott talks with Siena men's basketball head coach Carmen Maciariello, UAlbany men's basketball head coach Dwayne Killings and UAlbany women's basketball head coach Colleen Mullen. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts.

So after over a year and a half ( maybe even longer ), we got the DR back on the show. The first time we lost the recording and during this recording, I even mixed up our guest lol. What we talk about is overcoming trauma boundaries living your best life. I really enjoyed this conversation with Dr Colleen, I loved her insight on the personal experience she brings to the MIC. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @drcolleenmullen Follow Robert and the Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noneofyourbusiness/support

Hello! Welcome to another episode! This one is special because in honor of "Women's History Month" we hang out with some of my favorite bad ass women in the beer industry. We have -Morgan Tenwick, Quality Manager for Juneshine( Formally quality manager for Modern Times)-Alexandria Gray, Brewer for Bay Cannon Beer Co.-Dana Garves, Owner of "Oregon Brew Lab"-"Bakes" AKA Amanda, a brewer from Australia who makes beer for Modus Operandi-Ashley Devonshire, Head Brewer of Green Flash-Dr. Colleen Mullen, An amazing therapist from San Diego who wrote a book on leadershipWe cover SO MUCH from stories, career tips & some mental health! it is all separate interviews, IT'S A GOOD TIME!All Music by: Local Teengrab his music herehttps://shopping.bandcamp.comThis episode has been brought to you by:BSG! Hit them up for all your brewing supply needs!https://bsgcraftbrewing.com/CONTACT US TO GET YOUR QUALITY FRUIT HERE!jigglejuice@wortwrangler.comGET YOUR BEER TESTED HERE!https://oregonbrewlab.com/Quality affordable testing! SAVE MONEY ON OFF FLAVOR TEST with the code "wortwrangler" at check out

Let's face it, 2020 has been like the toxic, chaotic boyfriend who won't go away.   I wish I had the definitive answer for how to get him out of all of our lives, but I don't. What I do have, however, is a collection of podcast episodes I've been creating over the last 5 years to help you learn ways to conquer the chaos in your life. So, since chaotic 2020 needs some extra resources to get conquered, I've put together a sampling of some of my favorite episodes for you. There are so many resources right here for you:Becoming more Resilient: Christian Moore is a guy who learned how to overcome a learning deficiency, low self-esteem,  and hopelessness about the future to now teach both adults and kids about how to be resilient. Christian was raised on the streets with little guidance. The love of a neighbor helped him conquer his childhood demons. His book, The Resilience Breakthrough, can be found on the CTC Bookshelf, and his program, "Why Try?" is implemented in over 12,000 organizations across the US and Canada. Listen to what he has to say about the pow  er of resiliency.  Virtual Reality Treatment for Phobias and Combat Trauma: The Virtual Reality Medical Center is equipped to help you overcome your every fear, utilizing virtual reality techniques.  They even work with the military personnel, both pre & Post deployment to help decrease the incidences of long-term problems from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Financial Compatibility for Couples: Jeff Motske, a Certified Financial Planner and CEO/President of Trilogy Financial has been helping couples explore their relationship with finances for decades now. His book, Financial Compatibility for Couples explores how couples can assess, talk and plan about their financial future, even when big discrepancies lie in personal viewpoints on the subject. Hear what Jeff has to say about what a couple needs to do if one is a spender and one is more frugal. (get the book and take the compatibility quiz right here!).Suicide Prevention with Dr. Jonathan Singer:  A few years ago, I met Dr. Singer at the  Podcast Movement conference for podcasters. Dr. Singer has been hosting the Social Work Podcast for about a decade, but he is also one of the leading experts in suicidology in the US.  I had him on the show for a couple of reasons. One was  to talk about how to recognize suicidal behavior in children. The other reason was to help me share my experience as a survivor of a sibling suicide.  I have rarely talked publicly about my experience with my brother's depression, so I asked Dr. Singer if he could help me tell the story. This episode is full of so much necessary information if you or a loved one struggles with suicidal thoughts. Sharing this episode could help save someone's life. Check out Dr. Singer's book, Suicide in Schools. Post Traumatic Recovery:  If you follow me on Facebook, then this next guest probably wont be a surprise as I think I have this episode with my conversation with Ret Fire Chief, Matt Shobert,  100x more than others just because it's tough to find another person who has lived through what he has. He's a real life Super Hero to himself when his accident happened, but also now to other fire fighters as he tries to advocate for better mental health, and specifically, PTSD awareness among his fire fighter brotherhood.  Follow Matt & his trusty sidekick, Butters the PTSD Firedog on Facebook.*Here's a link to a video where you can also hear from Matt's wife, Tami, to hear a bit about her experience through this traumatic event and the aftermath.Before we get into my Life with Suzy update, I want to also give a quick shout out to my friend, and ADD Crusher, Alan Brown. Alan is the Mess to Success Entrepreneur who now helps others embrace their Attention Deficit traits in order to live productive and purposeful lives.  Another quick shout out to my therapist colleague, Quintin Hafner. Quintin took his onw life experience, coupled with his MFT training AND his jiu-jitso training to write the marriage handbook for men, The Black Belt Husband. I love how Quintin found a new way to introduce relationship skills training to men. I found this book very helpful and I'm sure you will too. 'Ok - finally, last but not least, there is the Suzy update.  My original episodes I posted about Suzy, "My New York Story" and "The Suzy Chronicles", are still my top 2 most listened-to episodes. Im thinking you'll be interested in a Suzy update. Well, Suzy is doing amazing!!!!  I share with you about all the great things she is doing and learning at The Meetingplace Clubhouse,  her 85lb weight loss and subsequent surgery to help her be even more healthy post weight loss. I also tell you about some of the struggles with the system we are involved with: Medi-Cal Insurance fails as well as random Social Security attempts at 30 year old overpayments. Our situation is unique, yes, in that I am her parent, sister, caretaker, financial support, but we know others are out there in similar situations. That's why we decided to launch a new podcast, My Life with Suzy. When I say "we", it will primarily be me , telling the stories of our life, but Suzy is there by consent and occasionally to share her own perspective. I think it will be cathartic for me as well as I hope to help others feel less alone in their unique situation. If you want to follow along with us, just check my IG towards the end of January for the announcement. If you've been enjoying the Coaching Through Chaos Podcast, there's a few ways you can support the show:Become a patron on Patreon. For as little as the cost of 1 fancy cup of coffee a month, you can support the show as well as get some freebies from me. For just a few dollars more, check out the Chaos Crushers tier so you can get exclusive self-help recordings each month for more chaos crushing tips!Leave me a review  You can leave a review on whichever platform you listen to the show. It really helps others find it and can even push it up the screen to the featured shows.Share an episode you enjoyed on your social media. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are great platforms for sharing podcast episodes. You just share hit "share" on the platform you're listening on and you can then post the link on your social media page. 

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” host and Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott talks college basketball and the New York Giants. Schott talks with Siena junior Jalen Pickett about his recent battle with the coronavirus. Schott also speaks with UAlbany women's basketball coach Colleen Mullen as her Great Danes get set to become the first Capital Region Division I basketball program, provided there aren't any last-minute changes, to open the season Dec. 10. Pat Leonard, Giants beat writer for the New York Daily News, discusses what life will be like for the NFC East-leading team with Colt McCoy replacing the injured Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback. Leonard will also discuss the confrontation between head coach Joe Judge and offensive line coach Marc Colombo that led to Colombo's firing. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts/.

Who wants to talk abotu estate planning or leaving your legacy to your family? Not me! I want to live forever. Well, unfortunately, so did my parents, but I have no experienced both of them passing on with absolutely nothing planned for as far as their estates go. What a complicated experience, with a lot of complicated emotions! When I discovered Leslie Quinsay's booke, Legacy: A Guide to Successfully Transferring Wealth from One Generation to the Next,  I wish I had an opportunity to implement her guide with my parents. EVen though I missed my chance, I don't want you too - and if you've been avoiding discussing and writing down your plan for what to do about your business and other assets should something happen to you, this is your que to get on it! In this episode you will hear:Leslie's personal story of how she almost lost her father- and how that health scare, forced her to explore what her father's intention was in regards to handing down the family business.  Lesli's  "Legacy" formula for how to open and continue the discussions around estate planning. What Leslie means when she says estate planning is a team sport. What advice Leslie gives for families where conflict arises around the estate planning  (What if you don't want to take over the family business?).The One Ting to remember to stay motivated to get the estate planning completed. You can find her book on her website or on the Coaching Through Chaos Podcast Bookshelf on Amazon (#commissionsearned). ************************************************ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!The Patreon Page launched Oct. 1!!! Im so excited to give you so much extra for your contribution to the show! Check out the 4 Reward Tiers at Patreon,com/coachingthroughchaospodcast.   The Best Value is the Chaos Crusher! Tier at $9.00/m.  For your contribution, you will get access to 3 self-help audio recordings per month.  There are some other fun rewards that include an hour long Chaos Crushing Q&A with me each month and even a 20-minute coaching call with me.  I am so grateful for your support along this journey with me! *************************************************If you are enjoying The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast, and you want to stay connected and want to chat about the episode, just follow me at on Facebook  ,  Instagram  or Twitter.  For a fun take on life and love through the movies, you can join me and fellow therapist, Courtney Calkins at my other podcast   Shrink@Shrink .You can buy the book: The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader!   as well as the book of ALL the guests you've ever heard on the Coaching Through Chaos Podcast right on my Amazon Bookshelf! If you want to work with me for personal 1:1 coaching to help you conquer the chaos in your life, just reach out through CoachingThroughChaos.com click on the Contact page. Keep kickin' that chaos out of your life! Thanks for listening! 

We, of course, know that abuse of any child is wrong, but when boys are sexually abused, it is often not reported.  There are a lot of reasons for that. Ill be talking with Dr Kelli Palfy, who got interested in helping men who had been sexually abused as children when she was an investigator with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. We discuss some of the reasons it's not talked about it, how it affects men when they carry the secret and some great organizations where they can find help and healing. In this episode we discuss :How Dr Palfy's careen in Law Enforcement and corrections spurred her interest into helping men who were sexually abused as children.Relevant studies demonstrating how much  access perpetrators find to children.Why the abuse sometimes isn't recognized as abuse to the victims.How Secondary Trauma happensAre there signs to look for to recognize if a child is being molested.How attachment difficulties can arise when a survivor carries their trauma with them alone into adulthood.The barriers that men face to seeking help for their trauma.How parents can discuss healthy touch with their sons.Organizations that can help.Please check out Dr. Palfy's website Peaks and Valleys Psychology  You can find her book on her website or on the Coaching Through Chaos Podcast Bookshelf on Amazon (#commissionsearned). ************************************************ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!The Patreon Page launched Oct. 1!!! Im so excited to give you so much extra for your contribution to the show! Check out the 4 Reward Tiers at  Patreon,com/coachingthroughchaospodcast.   The Best Value is the Chaos Crusher! Tier at $9.00/m.  For your contribution, you will get access to 3 self-help audio recordings per month.  There are some other fun rewards that include an hour long Chaos Crushing Q&A with me each month and even a 20-minute coaching call with me.  I am so grateful for your support along this journey with me! *************************************************If you are enjoying The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast, and you want to stay connected and want to chat about the episode, just follow us at Coaching Through Chaos on Facebook.If you want to interact with Colleen more personally or stay up-to-date on her other podcasts and happenings, you can follow or friend her on:FacebookInstagramTwitter Listen to Shrink@Shrink to learn about love and life through the movies every month.You can buy the book: The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader!   as well as the book of ALL the guests you've ever heard on the COaching THROUGH Chaos Podcast right on my Amazon Bookshelf! If you want to work with Colleen for personal 1:1 coaching to help you conquer the chaos in your life, just reach out through CoachingThroughChaos.com click on the Contact page. Keep kickin' that chaos out of your life! Thanks for listening!  

Episode Title: “Double Chaos, Double Calm” #chaos #coaching #anxiety #depression #relationship #stress #trauma #coachingthroughchaospodcast Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Dr. Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT of “Coaching Through Chaos” (Podcast and Counseling Practice). Colleen describes the work she does and the different projects she is involved in. Tracy reviews some of the chaos that has happened thus far in 2020. Together, Tracy and Colleen brainstorm some ways that people can calm their minds, cope with their emotions, and behave in ways that help improve their mental health. Lots of ideas here, so this is a longer podcast than usual! I. Introduction to Colleen Mullen, PhD of “Coaching Through Chaos” Podcast / Counseling Practice II. Changes in systems cause chaos! Here are some changes we, as a people, have experienced in 2020: • The Presidential Impeachment • The US and North Korea • COVID-19 and Ebola • Worldwide deaths • Fires in Australia • Fires in California, Oregon and Washington • Police and Black Lives matter (Protests, Minneapolis, Kenosha, Atlanta) • An asteroid headed to planet Earth • Murder hornets and deadly mosquitos • Sports cancelled • Stock Market Fluctuations • School closures • Unemployment • The upcoming Presidential Election Colleen Suggests: 1. Identifying Obstacles: What are the biggest obstacles that are preventing you from effectively managing chaos? 2. Present-Focus: This is temporary, so keep your mind on what is happening now, getting through day to day 3. Problem-Solving: Coming up with ideas to cope that focus on eliminating barriers and keeping a present-focus 4. Adaptability (or how well you adapt or adjust to the changes that happen in systems) will be the most relevant skill that will help you survive, thrive and move through chaotic times Tracy Chimes in with a story about how difficult it is to be flexible 1. Expectations: Chaos can happen when things don’t go the way you expect them to happen 2. Pause: Taking a step back and making flexibility an intention can help 3. Analyze and Assess the situation 4. Creativity: Be flexible and creative as you figure out what to do to calm the chaos Colleen and Tracy agree that seeing alternative answers and solutions is very important when calming / coping with chaos. III. Calming the body down • Dealing with shock (fight, flight, freeze) • Systemic Trauma, Individual Trauma, Pre-existing Trauma and Current Trauma • Coping with the fear that “We will get stuck with any new ideas developed (like telework, home schooling and mask-wearing). IV. Developing Psychological Flexibility: How do you do this? (Brainstorming Session) 1. Tracy: Gathering support and resources to help people feel comfortable and safe through changes 2. Colleen: Talking to someone like a friend about what you’re struggling with and distraction and taking breaks. Focusing on things that are NOT changing and are stable, normal and not chaotic (“normal.”) 3. Tracy: Focusing on stability, routine, grounding and focusing on what is present. Boundaries. 4. Colleen: Not getting stuck in the fears and / or uncertainty. Knowing when the negative information gets to be too much and taking a break. Practicing gratitude and positivity. 5. Both: Move beyond your expectation that things “should” be a certain way. The reality is that life ebbs and flows, and that the natural progression is for hard times AND easier times. V. Colleen’s “Past-Present-Future” model of managing chaos • All these things happened in the past • You want certain things for the future • How much energy do you spend on past script, and is this the script for your future? • Past: Women: The self-concept when we were 12 is likely the same as when we are 45 • Challenging / re-writing old, negative scripts • “You’re at a choice point: do you want to hold these scripts or re-write them?” • SKILL: “Re-writing” the traditional narrative to something more truthful and helpful • Future: What is the worst thing that can happen to you? What are you giving up if tomorrow you feel differently or give up this fear? (“The Miracle Question”) • Challenging Beliefs: Is the worst thing really so bad? The existential angst that happens when presented with something scary is sometimes death! VI. Chaos and Existentialism: is death the worst thing? Or is it humiliation / shame? • Worries and negative reinforcers • Is this your mind just being creative? The past is the best predictor of the future. “You’ve gotten through some hard times and you can do it again.” (Tracy) • How can we live the best in our major life domains? (Physical, Social, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual, Vocational and Relational). VII. Chaos Lightening Round: What do you do when Chaos hits? • What does Colleen do? i. Moving body (walks) and breathing fresh air as a ritual to work out energy ii. 30 minutes of sitting on the patio, reading, meditating, getting sunlight (vit. D) iii. Processing what is in your mind while taking a break iv. Notice your surroundings, describe them and be curious about what is going on in your body v. Sound machine apps with white noise • What does Tracy do? i. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness ii. Taking care of the shock (getting out of your mind and into your body) such as using the five senses (sense of smell) (to combat “reptilian brain”) iii. Release the energy while keeping yourself safe iv. Positive self-talk and asking for help “Talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend.” v. Dawn-Simulator alarm clocks can help usher you into the day with light References Beck, A.T. (1976). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. New York, NY: International Universities Press, Inc. Ellis, A., & Grieger, R.M. (1977). Handbook of rational-emotive therapy. New York: Springer Publishing Harris, R (2007). The Happiness Trap: How to stop struggling and start living. Boston, MA, Exisle Publishing Ltd. Linehan, M. (1993). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. New York, NY, Guilford Press. Zimberoff, D., &Hartman, D. (2014). Overcoming Shock: Healing the traumatized mind and heart. Far Hills, NJ, New Horizon Press. Resources Colleen’s Website https://coachingthroughchaos.com/ Colleen’s Podcast: https://coachingthroughchaospodcast.com/ Colleen’s Free Book: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AuqjTBFPkHqMhZgbQgztXrKwExEE3A info page about the book: https://coachingthroughchaos.com/leadership-for-women/ Relaxation APP: White Noise Lite is the app with the various sounds, including snoring kitty Tara Brach’s Website has a LOT of free resources, including guided meditations: https://www.tarabrach.com Listen to Calming the Chaos! Main podcast website: calmingthechaos.libsyn.com YouTube (Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qISnLR8T4g-bSDu-pW9LQ?view_as=subscriber YouTube (Playlists): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qISnLR8T4g-bSDu-pW9LQ/playlists?view_as=subscriber iTunes and Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calming-the-chaos/id1489271578?ls=1 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/podcast/1489271578 HubHopper: https://hubhopper.com/podcast/calming-the-chaos/102122 Visit Tracy’s Website at www.lokahicounseling.com Tracy also created a mindfulness CD called “On This Day.” This CD teaches you how to practice mindfulness in less than 10 minutes throughout the day. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and increase clear thinking in times of chaos. You can purchase the CD on Amazon at http://bit.ly/onthisdaycd. or in digital format at https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-this-day/1209386067 Follow Calming the Chaos! Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.kenela.94 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/CalmingTheC/ Twitter (@the_calming) Instagram (calmingthec) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-kenela-79935b5/) Thanks for listening, and take care!

Today we are going to talk about sex! Who doesn’t love talking about sex? Right?!? Well, the reality is that many people certainly enjoy sex, but actually talking about it is something that becomes awkward or uncomfortable for them. For today’s interview, we are going to add an extra layer to that level of awkwardness and talk about how to talk to you kids about sex.  Yes, its time to talk about how to have The Talk. My guest is Dr Lanae St John.  She is a board certified sexologist. Dr St John helps individuals and couples get comfortable with their own sexuality through coaching sessions, workshops and lots of free, informative , and even some fun exercises to try with your partner.  She also has a side of her work that focuses on how to help parents get comfortable talking about sex with their kids. Her book, Read Me, A Parental Primer for the Talk is a comprehensive guide to understanding so much about developing sexuality and also how to conduct quote unquote, the talk. In this interview, Dr. St John and I cover so much. Here’s the highlightsWhy “the Talk” is a series of conversations over your child’s lifetime.What is the right age to talk about touching?What you miss out on if you leave your child’s sex education up to Google or other kids. Her very clear and helpful Five Building Blocks of The Talk – this is the topics to cover.They aren’t all covered at every age, but they are a guide to know how the conversation will grow over the years. The importance of explaining pleasure. The ever so important topic of why and how to talk to your kids when your notice their body changing and growing into pubertyDiscussing and knowing the differences between healthy touch and unhealthy touch. There is definitely healthy, age-appropriate exploration, even though it seems stories of molestation run rampant.  I wanted Lanae to help us understand how we can even start to gauge that. How to talk about body image, self esteem, hygiene with grace and a preservation of your child’s self-esteem. There are times when you will be reassuring your child that what’s happening is normal, and there are definitely times in life when you may need to point out things about them (for instance poor hygiene or when the reach the time in life when they need deodorant), where care and tact will need to be employed. Our last topic is just how to actually start the conversation, this conversation that lasts throughout your child’s life.For the non-parents who found this (and listened to the episode)- well, first, off, thanks! I don’t have kids either, I found this informative and I'm sharing this episode with my friends to help them with their kids. I hop you do too.. In case, you found this episode or post because you are looking to get more comfortable with talking about sex with your partner,  Dr. St John can certainly help you out there too. As I mentioned in the beginning of the episode, she definitely works with adults.  I’d encourage you to go to her website TheMamaSutra.net – I seriously spent about an hour on it the other night, downloading some free guides(see links below) and reading through blog posts and advice questions. A couple of the freebies available on her website are how to get a little bit more playful with your partner and also a guide to exploring your own genitals.  The guide to On one hand, it can help you, the adult get more familiar with your own body parts in case you need to tell a dr about something, but it can also help you, again in using the correct words when talking to your kids about their body parts.  We can never have too much information when it comes to good sex and taking care of our body.  I do hope you enjoyed this epsidisde and your subsequent journey on her website – and of course, Id encourage all parents to pick up her book – Read Me, A Parental Primer for the Talk. Of course, you can find Dr. St John’s book, along with all ther books of the guests of this podcast on my coaching through chaos bookshelf on amazon.There will be links to all the freebies and the book on the show notes for this episode. – just in case you want to circle back to pick up thos items later, you can always find it at coachingthroughchaospodcast.com  OK – coming up I have a conversation with a fellow podcaster.  Micah Logan  is the host of Common Cents Podcast  and is a small business owner in Massachusetts/  We are going to talk about how he is dealing with all the ins and outs of managing his business under the pandemic restrictions and closures.  He is also a black business owner and we are going to take a little journey into his experience – both before and after all the social justice uprising. I do hope you join me for that one!I also have some other great guests. I'm proud to have my friend Tatiana on the show- she is the founder of RoadtoArtdom.org  talking about creating an art-focused non-profit – she’s also has a really fascinating career organizer of Comedy Gives Back, has been on panels at Comic-Con and is just so passionate about what she does. And she’s a friend of mine, so I'm so happy to share her with youWe also have more financial advice on how to plan for retirement and what to do when you are planning your estate, as well as a gym owning family – that’s right, all adults, all in business together, and they live all together – I can’t wait for you to hear what they have to say up at Absolute Flex Appeal in Rocklin, CA  about managing those relationships AND staying true to their family and business values.  FREEBIES from Dr. St. JohnSchedule a Play Date with Your Partner - Enjoy the Touch Lab The Genital Self-ExamThe BOOKRead Me: A Parental Primer to The Talk Support this Podcast 1. 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Everyone struggles at time with managing their finances.  In particularly now, as we get through this pandemic,  so many people are waiting with baited breath to find out what the near future holds for our economy.  Myself included. My guest this episode is my  friend and financial whiz, Rainier Trinidad.  Rainier is a Certified Financial Analyst.  He'll tell you that that is and why it should matter when you are seeking someone to mange your money. But in addition to that, we cover:Rainier's personal story of being a young immigrant from the Philippines with hard working parents.  How he connected while still in school with his love of economics. What he did to protect his client's from any significant losses in the market crash of 2008. How to know where to invest your moneyAdvice for what you can do today if you are trying to get re-balanced financiallyHow to handle stock market panicWhat to expect from a financial analyst or financial planner. Please check out Rainier at Parabolic Asset Management - he's got a current blog and lots of other information you can access, and share this episode with a friend you think might need some advice for financial stability in the future. As I mentioned in the episode, my newly repackaged book, The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader can be downloaded for free at the bottom of my blog post at CoachingThroughChaos.comOf course, you can follow me over at IG/Facebook/Twitter in @DrColleenMullen 

LuAnn Nigara is the co-owner of Window Works in New Jersey for over 30 years now, but she is probably most known now on a larger scale for her expertise on building, growing and sustaining a business. She hosts The Well-Designed Business Podcast, is a well-known speaker at trade shows and leads workshops.  Her expertise lies in helping others, including established business owners, develop the fine skils necessary to have their business prepped to withstand the ebbs and flows over decades!  Her expertise is also now captured in the book, A Well-Designed Business. In this episode, LuAnn shares a decision made at 18 that put her on the trajectory to business success; why systems are so key to a successful business,  how she grew and shifted over the years, and why some businesses just can't succeed.  PLEASE CHECK OUT LuAnnNigara.com to discover all the ways you can benefit from  LuAnn's expertise.   If you are enjoying The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast, and you want to stay connected and want to chat about the episode, just follow us at Coaching Through Chaos on Facebook.If you want to interact with Colleen more personally or stay up-to-date on her other podcasts and happenings, you can follow or friend her on:FacebookInstagramTwitterListen to Shrink@Shrink to learn about love and life through the movies every month.If you are a woman, interested in building your personal leadership qualities, check out Dr. Colleen's book: Stop Bitching, Just Lead! The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner LeaderIf you want to work with Colleen for personal 1:1 coaching to help you conquer the chaos in your life, just reach out through CoachingThroughChaos.com click on the Contact page.Thanks for listening!  

A crisis doesn't happen everyday, but when it does, it brings on a lot of emotions. Fear, anxiety, desperation, thought paralysis.  Dealing with the unknown factors that a crisis delivers is a unique experience. Even though this episode is launching amidst the peak of the Coronavirus Pandemic, it contains information about a helpful tool to help you manage how you deal with any time of crisis in your life. Dr Reef Karim is an expert in human behavior.  He is a board certified psychiatrist and an authority on personal development.  Dr. Karim's experience has led him to work with people going through all sorts of crisis, both on individual and global scales.  He has worked with survivors of 9-11,  on-site at Katrina, and with many people going through the individual crisis of an addiction. He has seen a lot of crisis in his career, and subsequently has seen the pathway to healing. To help you with our current global crisis and to give you the tools to withstand future crises, Dr. Karim has created The Crisis Manual. 

In part 2 of a 2 part series on the last day of Autism Awareness Month, the University of Albany head coach Colleen Mullen joins me and shares her story. After having a daughter, Colleen and her wife, Lauren, decided to have one more child and ended up with twin boys. As time went on, they came to discover that they both were on the spectrum. Colleen graciously shares their story from start to finish.

This episode features an analysis of the mental heath portrayal depicted the 2019 film Joker.   What can we learn from this movie?   Contact the 2 Shrinks: Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode:   Consequences of childhood abuse  adults with major depression who experienced abuse as children had poorer response outcomes to antidepressant treatment, especially if the maltreatment occurred when they were aged 7 or younger   Diminished executive functioning and cognitive skills. Disrupted brain development as a result of maltreatment can cause impairments to the brain’s executive functions: working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility (i.e., the ability to look at things and situations from different perspectives) (Kavanaugh, Dupont-Frechette, Jerskey, & Holler, 2016). Children who were maltreated also are at risk for other cognitive problems, including difficulties learning and paying attention (Bick & Nelson, 2016).   children who experience abuse or neglect are more likely to develop antisocial traits as they grow up, which can lead to criminal behavior in adulthood    Post Traumatic stress. Children who experienced abuse or neglect can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by symptoms such as persistent re-experiencing of the traumatic events related to the abuse; avoiding people, places, and events that are associated with their maltreatment; feeling fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame; startling easily; and exhibiting hypervigilance, irritability, or other changes in mood (Sege et al., 2017). PTSD in children can lead to depression, suicidal behavior, substance use, and oppositional or defiant behaviors well into adulthood, which can affect their ability to succeed in school, and create and nurture important relationships.    Physical consequences Childhood maltreatment has been linked to higher risk for a wide range of long-term and/or future health problems, including—but not limited to—the following (Widom, Czaja, Bentley, & Johnson, 2012; Monnat & Chandler, 2015; Afifi et al., 2016): ƒ Diabetes ƒ Lung disease ƒ Malnutrition ƒ Vision problems ƒ Functional limitations (i.e., being limited in activities) ƒ Heart attack ƒ Arthritis ƒ Back problems ƒ High blood pressure ƒ Brain damageƒ Migraine headaches ƒ Chronic bronchitis/emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ƒ Cancer ƒ Stroke ƒ Bowel disease ƒ Chronic fatigue syndrome AND certain regions of the brain may fail to form. 

On this episode we get to hear an interview I did with Dr. Colleen Mullen, a licensed marriage and family therapist who lives in San Diego, CA. . She runs a private practice, and is the host of a great podcast called "Coaching Through Chaos". Dr. Mullen is also the author of a book on leadership for women called, “Stop Bitching, Just Lead… The 60 Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader” Colleen has had a lifetime filled with unexpected changes and transitions and has come through them with insight and strength. We talk in this interview about the significant life change that happened when her mother died suddenly and she took her sister in to live with her. I am excited for you to get to hear the story. Dr. Mullen's Book Recommendation: Chaos: Making a New Science by James Gleick Dr. Mullen's Website: https://coachingthroughchaos.com/ Dr. Mullen's Book: "Stop Bitching, Just Lead!: The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner Leader" ~~~~~ Thanks for joining this episode. Here are some links to check out: Follow me on social: Instagram: @essentiallybetterlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/theessentiallybetterlife Check out my website www.essentiallybetterlife.com for all kinds of information on: * Business and Personal Coaching * My Book: “Essentially Better: essential oils for people with feelings” * And even some great stuff on Essential Oils. Support this podcast: by the support button right here, or going to our website… www.essentiallybetterlife.com. Thanks for listening. Blessings, be well my friends *Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://audionautix.com/index.html. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wendy-bruton/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-bruton/support

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Two Marriage and Family Therapists discuss a multitude of topics brought to light through the 2019 Netflix original movie. Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together.   On Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80223779?trackId=14170286&tctx=2%2C7%2C3dec9a19-9aaf-43fb-9fcb-eb7c5704282c-52612558%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_30398961X3XX1577199961925%2C2062441e-96b4-4596-88e5-147b9e89ab23_ROOT   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink  Resources cited during this episode: The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/   Marriage.com - Building World's Largest Marriage Resource Divorce10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce   https://www.marriage.com/advice/divorce/10-most-common-reasons-for-divorce/   Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship Research-Based Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship   https://www.gottman.com/blog/3-research-based-tips-for-a-happy-and-healthy-relationship/  

This week, hosts Jersey Ed & Mike the Podfather invite you to join them for a virtual AA meeting! The guys frequently reference the Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous programs in the show and how they both personally benefit from participation. For this show, we thought it would be valuable to host a virtual meeting to share what it’s all about. Reminder! The Friends in Recovery Community of Support currently hosts monthly meetings in Palm Springs, Florida and Voorhees, New Jersey. New events are coming soon in Newtown, Connecticut, Lowell, Massachusetts, and Richmond, Virginia. Follow us on Facebook for updates! Jersey Ed’s Podcast Pick of the Week: Coaching through ChaosHost Dr. Colleen Mullen offers inspiring and motivating stories about relationships, finance, stress, conflict resolution, healthy living, addiction recovery, health and fitness, money management, success coaching and veteran projects. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/coaching-through-chaos-podcast Let’s start with the AA Preamble: Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are selfs supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. AA’s 12-Step approach follows a set of guidelines designed as “steps” toward recovery, and members can revisit these steps at any time. The 12 Steps are:9 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Your Higher Power does not need to be “God,” as defined by someone else. It works if you work it. The program is not based on intelligence, it’s based on heart. The benefits you reap will come from the effort you put in. In a meeting, it’s okay to be yourself. It’s okay not to be okay - and you don’t need to feel guilt or shame because of it. Serenity Prayer:God, grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things I can,and the wisdom to know the difference. ---------- The Friends in Recovery Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets Productions in Beverly, Massachusetts. Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com. Reach out to the Podfather - Mike Miles, MSW - at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884. There are many ways to help someone that is suffering from addiction. There are professionals here to help you from staging an intervention to getting counseling as a family member and anything in between. If you or a loved one needs help, reach out to our panel at help@friendsinrecoverypodcast.com. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 The Friends in Recovery Podcast is powered by your Likes, Follows, Subscribes, and Shares!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClK5BmDlUlVdKb9fLrkOnCQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friends-in-recovery-addiction-recovery-podcast/id1345665776Facebook: www.facebook.com/friendsinrecoverypodcast/Podbean:https://addictionrecovery.podbean.com/Website: https://www.genesishouse.net/podcasts/friends-in-recovery/ #FriendsinRecoveryPodcast #JerseyEd #ThePodfather #MikeMiles #Sweetsproductions #podcasts #mentalhealth #addiction #addictionrecovery #substanceusedisorders #AlcoholicsAnonymous #AAmeeting #narcoticsanonymous #NAmeeting #cocaineanonymous #CAmeeting #coachingthroughchaos #coachingthroughchaospodcast #findameeting #FriendsinRecovery #communityofsupport #higherpower

Only a pretend Doctor in the sheets, Courtney Calkins, and a for real life Doctor, Dr. Colleen Mullen, of the Shrink 2 Shrink podcast join 7 Days a Geek to discuss Future Tech in relationships, Obsession, Adultery, and other fun stuff from #BlackMirror The Entire History of You.

On this edition of "The Parting Schotts Podcast," host and Daily Gazette Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott previews the Siena and UAlbany men's and women's basketball seasons. Schott's guests are Siena men's coach Carmen Maciariello, UAlbany men's coach Will Brown, Siena wome's coach Ali Jaques and UAlbany women's coach Colleen Mullen. Daily Gazette sports editor and college basketball beat writer Mike Kelly gives his observations on the teams. On Twitter, follow Associate Sports Editor Ken Schott @slapschotts and Daily Gazette Sports @dgazettesports. Email Schott at schott@dailygazette.com. Listen to “The Parting Schotts Podcast” at https://dailygazette.com/sports/partingschotts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this episode, Jason The Angry Ginger, Neighbor Cole, The Quadfather and Dr. Colleen Mullen discuss Staying Sober, Weightloss, Fasting, and Working out. Why do we do it? Who are we doing it for? Is it hard? Also, an update on #SaveThePoo ....and Podtoberfest!

Modern dating is enhanced by dating apps.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, use their therapy experience to look at the qualities of successful and doomed relationships.  The Black Mirror episode "Hang the DJ" provides the topics for the relationships discussions on this episode.   On Netflix: "Hang the DJ" https://www.netflix.com/watch/80131569?trackId=200257859    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

Women's head basketball coaches Colleen Mullen from UAlbany and Morgan Valley from Hartford talk about navigating work and life as an openly gay head coach. They talk about the challenges, fears, and what can be done to create healthy environments in their athletic departments, teams, and lives.

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne are the parents we all want in the movie Instant Family. The entire cast with Tom Segura and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer and the rest of the cast cast bring humanity to the true story of Sean Anders journey from fostering to adoption.   This couple, wants kids and they decide to adopt siblings from the foster care system, become the foster parents and then become (spoiler alert), their forever family and adopt.  This is a very realistic portrayal of many aspects of the foster system in the United States. Listen in as Courtney and Colleen talk about family dynamics, stigmas against foster kids, how adoption works, the love and the pain of parenting and the honeymoon period that happens when everyone’s on their best behavior. On the Web - Find out how to get involved http://www.instantfamily.org/   Rent/Buy Instant Family on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Family-Mark-Wahlberg/dp/B07KFQCLGP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=instant+Family&qid=1554043496&s=gateway&sr=8-1   Instant Family Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K92J1WJ/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

Is Bradley Cooper grandiose, self-centered & childlike? He’s not, but his character, Jack, in A Star Is Born certainly is. As are most alcoholics/addicts. Then we have his father-figure caretaking and resentful brother, played by the great Sam Elliott and his painfully codependent love interest, played by Lady Gaga.  We are covering the Oscar-nominated A Star is Born movie in this episode. Join us as we break down codependency, family dynamics, alcoholism, addition and relationships, impulsivity and suicide. Hear the take on this movie by 2 therapists.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    A Star is Born (2018) https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Ravi-D-Mehta/dp/B07JYQN7J6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N7B0JI551HJB&keywords=a+star+is+born+dvd&qid=1551189816&s=gateway&sprefix=a+star+is+born%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2  Motion Picture Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Star-Born-Soundtrack-Explicit/dp/B07GWJMW22/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YIZAM7HQGFXG&keywords=a+star+is+born+soundtrack&qid=1551189867&s=gateway&sprefix=a+star+is+born+soundt%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1 

Were we then and are we now, a culture of fame; intoxicated by popularity to the point that we abandon our safety, intelligence, and reason? Will Smith leads the narrative through bright, insightful and provocative storytelling. He and this all star cast work together to make us think about our relationships, to our family and to ourselves.   Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins, break down the wisdom from this film, about who we are in relation to each other and what people really want out of their lives.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Six Degrees of Separation (1993) IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/  Available on for free with Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6+degrees+of+separation&i=instant-video&crid=OO3P443KB32Q&sprefix=6+degrees+%2Caps%2C209&ref=nb_sb_ss_c_2_10 

Comedian Whitney Cummings put her research into a movie, sprinkled her comic wit into the movie and created The Female Brain.  Courtney & Dr. Mullen dissect the views of this film, and give our perspective from a personal and professional perspective. Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Female-Brain-Whitney-Cummings/dp/B079MCWGD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+female+brain&qid=1547999177&sr=8-1  The Female Brain is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Whitney Cummings and written by Neal Brennan and Cummings. It is based on the 2006 book The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine. The film stars Cummings, Sofía Vergara, Toby Kebbell, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Beanie Feldstein and Cecily Strong.   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink    Bigger Brains? https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/study-finds-some-significant-differences-brains-men-and-women   When the researchers adjusted the numbers to look at the subcortical regions relative to overall brain size, the comparisons became much closer: There were only 14 regions where men had higher brain volume and 10 regions where women did. Different brains?   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders   How are male and female brains different?   https://stanmed.stanford.edu/2017spring/how-mens-and-womens-brains-are-different.html Women’s reading comprehension and writing ability consistently exceed that of men, on average. They out­perform men in tests of fine-motor coordination and perceptual speed. They’re more adept at retrieving information from long-term memory.   Men, on average, can more easily juggle items in working memory. They have superior visuospatial skills: They’re better at visualizing what happens when a complicated two- or three-dimensional shape is rotated in space, at correctly determining angles from the horizontal, at tracking moving objects and at aiming projectiles.   THERE ARE DEBATES AMONG SCIENTISTS THAT THERE IS NO BRAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE _________ https://www.thecut.com/2017/04/heres-the-biggest-study-yet-on-sex-based-brain-differences.html

The Quadfather and Dr. Colleen Mullen, both the hosts of "Shrink 2 Shrink" join myself and the 7 Days a Geek crew for a quasi Deconstructing Dad Hour. Dating, Drinking, Sober October, Friendship... and a bit of the movie, Hector and the Search for Happiness is discussed

Dr. Colleen Mullen is a Family and Relationship Therapist who owns a practice in San Diego, CA.  Together with her team, they help patients with a variety of conditions.  Today we go over some of the social issues we face today, how to identify people who may be suffering with a mental issue, and what we can do about it. Follow Dr. Colleen Mullen at: Web: coachingthroughchaos.com FB: Dr. Colleen Mullen IG: @DrColleenMullen Help Web Site: psychologytoday.com Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Follow Access to Success: Email: Podcast@GetMyAccess.com Facebook: A2S FB Page Facebook Group: A2S FB Group Instagram: Saed Albasha IG Web Site: GetMyAccess.com

In this episode of Deconstructing Dad my guest a relationship therapist and host of Coaching Through Chaos and the cohost of Shrink 2 Shrink, Colleen Mullen joins me to talk All things Dating Apps.  The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of it all. We talk profile do's and don'ts. Safe dating practices. Red Flags and more.

Shrink 2 Shrink - Lady bird Part 1 (here) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-lady-bird-2017-pt-1-of-2  ________ A mean mom who doesn’t know how to be encouraging; when the person you lost your virginity to turns out be be a liar.  To love someone means you have to pay attention to them?!? Can a mom make her daughter get an eating disorder? Should you keep a list of the people you have slept with? Some people cannot say "Goodbye" they just reject you. Moms are people too and they have their own insecurities.  Sometimes it feels right to keep secrets, even in our own families.   Lady Bird on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530375191&sr=8-1&keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Christine "Lady Bird" MacPherson is a high school senior from the "wrong side of the tracks." She longs for adventure, sophistication, and opportunity, but finds none of that in her Sacramento Catholic high school. LADY BIRD follows the title character's senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college.     Lady Bird on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Bird-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B07734STRN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1530375191&sr=8-1&keywords=lady+bird+movie    Lady Bird Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_15?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lady+bird+soundtrack+from+the+motion+picture&sprefix=lady+bird+sound%2Caps%2C205&crid=ALC7O7GLJKAQ    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Dr. Colleen Mullen, Psy.D., LMFT is the founder of the “Coaching Through Chaos” private practice in San Diego, California and the podcast of the same name. She is also the co-host of the “Shrink 2 Shrink: on Film” podcast. She has been featured in over 80 online publications, TV, radio shows and podcasts including Fortune, Success, Everyday Power Blog, Glamour, PsychCentral, the Huffington Post and is a relationship columnist for The B Quarterly Magazine.  Dr. Mullen specializes in outpatient addiction treatment, relationships in conflict, treating symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD, and enjoys helping her clients work through transitions in their lives. CoachingThroughChaos.com Twitter.com/drcolleenmullen facebook.com/drcolleenmullen

Interview with horror movie director and special effects expert Mark Newton about his current film, Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies.  Dr. Colleen Mullen talks with Mark about his dreams of becoming a film maker, the best effects of the movie, how to produce an indie film, gets actors and stay on budget and how to manage the chaos that is movie-making!

The Cinematic Flushers take on fat suits!  When an LA womanizer (Ryan Reynolds) returns to his home town at Christmas, he must find a way to win over the love of his former best friend (Amy Smart).  What follows are 96 minutes of body shaming humor, bad wigs, unlikable characters, and actress Anna Faris performing at a nosebleed inducing 11. Here's the TRAILER. Our special guest this time out is doctor Colleen Mullen, a San Diego based therapist and host of the Coaching Through Chaos podcast. We love feedback!  Email us at signalsoffury@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for future flushes!

Double-Feature! What Lies Beneath, the Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer thriller holds up as suspenseful today as it was when we first watched it in 2000. It poses moral questions of what to do in certain situations that often cause people psychological distress. Courtney & Colleen dive in to those questions! Our second movie on hand is the indie horror flick, Attack if the Southern Fried Zombies. This campy zombie romp pits humans against the human-preying kudzu plant. Mayhem ensues and we have fun giving you a brief overview of this film.   We love to be afraid and these movies attempt to scare us in two different ways - What Lies Beneath with suspense and Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies with chasing zombies and  dangerous meat pies!   Attack of the Southern Fried Zombies on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Attack-Southern-Fried-Zombies-Timothy/dp/B079VKG5TZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525110556&sr=8-1&keywords=attack+of+the+southern+fried+zombies   Follow on twitter https://twitter.com/realKudzuZombie  What Lies Beneath on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/What-Lies-Beneath-Harrison-Ford/dp/B0035C22NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525110366&sr=8-1&keywords=what+lies+beneath+prime+video    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   

FB Live video in Spanish: https://www.facebook.com/DraCarmenRoman/videos/1324437881036380/ FB live video in English: https://www.facebook.com/DraCarmenRoman/videos/1325071610973007/ Podcast episode in Spanish https://emotionsinharmony.com/abogar-por-si-mism-en-una-relacion/   Is self-advocating a healing mechanism? If you ever wonder how to communicate better, this episode may help you. Actually, it may help you to do so in timely manner. In addition, talks about how we can face uncomfortable situations and how you can transform your life with meaningful negotiations. To talk in depth about this topic, Dr. Colleen Mullen has been invited, who is the author of a podcast called "Coaching through Chaos" which deals with all these types of topics. Dr. Colleen is a mental health professional who has worked in the fields of psychology and marriage and family therapy since 2002. She has been licensed as a marriage and family therapist since 2006 and received her Ph.D. in 2009. Dr. Colleen especially likes the coaching aspect of her work because it is related to advanced thinking and goal orientation. As a systemic practitioner and chaostician, she has developed a great ability to see the "bigger picture" of a person's life and helps her clients decide the details they want in that image. What you will learn in this episode: How to define self-advocating from a psychological perspective Why it is so important to have self-advocating in all scenarios (work, family, couples) Basic steps that may help you to take the courage to advocate for yourself The relationship of self-advocating with the behavior of adolescents   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s website http://coachingthroughchaos.com/   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/DrColleenMullen/about?lst=744443880%3A100007227453806%3A1517949181§ion=education&pnref=about Dr. Colleen Mullen’s Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-through-chaos-podcast/id1002923352?mt=2 Connect with Dr. Carmen Roman: Website – www.emotionsinharmony.com Email her at carmen@armoniaemocional.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DraCarmenRoman/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRoman YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/cafecitovirtual    Recommended podcast: The couple’s therapist couch hosted by Shane Birkel, LMFT http://www.couplestherapistcouch.com

Love is everywhere and the 10 stories from the movie Love Actually provide various views of love and plenty of opportunities to examine to explore the psychology behind love including, odd funeral requests, secret crushes, feeling insecure/not deserving or projecting.  There is boss and secretary possibly being romantic at work. And of course, the total agony of being in love.  How music helps people cope with feelings and learn about life.  Why do girls love musicians? Buy me something pretty - to buy or not buy valentines gifts.   Love Actually on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/60031262?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbad365c4d108795516d08b9db8c741cabb1f00c7%3A26acc6e4c8ad54acbab6679f66ab33ac79b92513    Love Actually Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Actually-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B013WVM2IG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518445677&sr=8-1&keywords=love+actually+soundtrack    Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink     

¿Es abogar por si mism@ un mecanismo sanador? Este tema es muy interesante, ya que nos quita ciertos tabús, como por ejemplo “cómo voy a hablar de ciertas cosas que no me gustan con mi pareja”, cómo podemos enfrentar situaciones incómodas, cómo este sentimiento al ser expresado puede liberar distintas culpas y penas que hayamos tenido y cómo las personas pueden transformar su entorno con una serie de pasos a seguir. También se estudian los posibles impactos positivos y negativos del tema, así como los aspectos que hay que considerar a la hora de querer cambiar algo en nuestras vidas. Al mismo tiempo, se dan muchos consejos y distintos escenarios que a nivel psicológico se recomiendan a los pacientes, todo con la finalidad de que estos sean libres y que puedan comunicar sus emociones no sólo de mejor manera, sino que hacer esto de forma oportuna. Para conversar a profundidad sobre este tema, se ha invitado a la Dra. Colleen Mullen, quien es la autora de un podcast llamado “Coaching through Chaos” el cual trata todo este tipo de temas. La Dra. Colleen es una profesional terapeuta de pareja y familiar desde 2006 y obtuvo su doctorado en 2009. Durante esos años, tuvo grandes oportunidades Para ayudar a sus clientes a cumplir o superar sus propias expectativas. A la Dra. Colleen le gusta especialmente el aspecto de coaching de su trabajo porque se relaciona con el pensamiento avanzado y la orientación a los objetivos. Como especialista en el estudio de sistemas y del caos, ha desarrollado una gran habilidad para ver la "imagen más grande" de la vida de una persona y ayuda a sus clientes a decidir los detalles que desean en esa imagen. ¿Qué aprenderás en este episodio? Tendrás los conocimientos necesarios acerca del arte de abogar por si mismo como un mecanismo salvador a nivel emocional: 1-Cómo definir “abogar por si mismo” desde la perspectiva psicológica 2-Porqué es tan importante tener “abogar por si mismo” en todos los escenarios (trabajo, familia, pareja) 4-Porqué es fundamental “abogar por si mismo” como prevención de conflictos 5-La relación entre “abogar por si mismo” y la conducta de los adultos jóvenes 6-Consejos prácticos para llevar a cabo la abogacía por si mismo para la salud emocional   Contacta a la Dra. Colleen Mullen http://coachingthroughchaos.com/ Grupo de Facebook de la Dra. Colleen Mullen https://www.facebook.com/DrColleenMullen/about?lst=744443880%3A100007227453806%3A1517949181§ion=education&pnref=about Podcast Dr. Colleen Mullen   https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-through-chaos-podcast/id1002923352?mt=2   Conéctate con la Dra. Carmen Román: Página web – http://armoniaemocional.com/ Correo electrónico  carmen@armoniaemocional.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DraCarmenRoman/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DraCarmenRoman YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/cafecitovirtual Instagram @dracarmenroman   Podcast recomendado por la Dra. Roman The couple’s therapist couch en Ingles. Anfitrion: Shane Birkel, LMFT www.couplestherapistcouch.com

The fastest way to discover how much you enjoy a psych view of the films. Under 13 minutes for six trailers from Shrink 2 Shrink.  Get a taste of these episodes and then pick which episode you want to enjoy first.     Main page for all shows here:  http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/   Individual links for highlighted shows below.   Gerald's Game #Netflix (2017)http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-geralds-game-netflix-2017 Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her!   While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame.   http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-geralds-game-netflix-2017   A Christmas Story movie (1983) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/in-16-minutes-for-6-trailers-from-shrink-2-shrink Pulling the psychology from this classic Christmas Film. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift, with analysis by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-big-sick-movie-2017 Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.     Inside Out movie (with my mom) - Ego Integration Therapy http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-with-my-mom-ego-integration-therapy Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/     Split Movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-and-split-movie-2017 Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!     Big Sick movie (2017) http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-big-sick-movie-2017 Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.     Man Up (2015)  #Netflix http://shrink2shrink.libsyn.com/2-shrinks-man-up-neflix   First dates, Sex frequency, Successful Relationship factors, Who dates and who mates, on-line vs. blind stats. In the (currently on Netflix) movie Man Up - we laugh and discuss the psychology of this fun romcom movie.  

Handcuffs, Viagra, a sexless marriage.  These are all themes your favorite relationship therapists, Courtney Calkins and Colleen Mullen tackle when deconstructing the Stephen King Movie, Gerald’s Game.  We have some fun talking about how much sex is enough when you are in a long-term relationship, how to rekindle the spark in the bedroom, and when does foreplay actually take place?  Join us for this titillating twist on exploring relationships using a movie that features a woman handcuffed to a bed with a dead guy berating her!   While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. Gerald's Game: IMDB http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/    Gerald's Game on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80128722?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C  Cited Articles This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex How Often?  Happiness How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex 21 Common Reactions to Trauma Healing from Trauma and Moving On Child sexual Abuse Statistics This Is Why Many Couples Struggle With Sex https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/contemplating-divorce/201512/is-why-many-couples-struggle-sex   How Often?  Happiness https://www.marriage.com/advice/physical-intimacy/how-often-do-married-couples-have-sex/ How To Explore New Sex Options with your partner https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/how-explore-your-sexual-boundaries-your-partner 14 Prompts to Help You Start Communicating About Sex https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wedded-and-bedded/201503/14-prompts-help-you-start-communicating-about-sex   21 Common Reactions to Trauma https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma   Healing from Trauma and Moving On https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm Child Sexual Abuse Statistics http://victimsofcrime.org/media/reporting-on-child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-statistics ____________________________________ https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Pulling the psychology from this classic Christmas Film. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift, with analysis by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/    A Christmas Story soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Story-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B009HIWJVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512922831&sr=8-1&keywords=a+christmas+story+soundtrack       https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink 

Infidelity, Dating and blending families in a crisis situation are some of the topics explored through the use of the movie Big Sick (2017) by Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins.   Big Sick http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/  Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings. Big Sick soundtrack https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0711XWCZP/CATALOG?do=play&ie=UTF8&qid=1509812466&albumAsin=B0711XWCZP Kumail Nanjiani Standup Monologue - SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2X0TaXknVE   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Healing the Fractured Soul: Ego Integration Therapy Paperback – September 17, 2017  

Thanks to my mom Nancy Calkins. LMFT for everything AND for being my special guest on this episode of the show Website: http://healingthefracturedsoul.com/  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Healing the Fractured Soul: Ego Integration Therapy Paperback – September 17, 2017 by Nancy R. Calkins (Author)     https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Fractured-Soul-Integration-Therapy/dp/1549763482/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508954347&sr=8-1&keywords=healing+the+fractured+soul 

After answering an ad from a radio producer in Houston, Texas that was looking for an idea for a radio show, Colleen Mullen received a phone call saying that she had been chosen as the lucky person to launch a podcast - in less than a month! With no prior broadcasting experience, she jumped in two feet first into the podcasting ring and created the Coaching Through Chaos podcast where she interviews authors and experts in the field of psychology to help them navigate through the chaos in their lives. Colleen is also the co-host of another podcast called Shrink to Shrink and she runs a private practice as a relationship therapist in San Diego, California where she specializes in high conflict couples. 05:21 - Colleen’s relationship with technology 05:52 - How she started podcasting 09:34 - Hurricanes, earthquakes, aftershocks, and tremors 14:03 - Fulfilling her commitment to launch Coaching Through Chaos 15:24 - The response she’s received on her podcast and the connections she’s made 17:07 - Her second podcast, Shrink to Shrink 18:09 - What she has gotten out of going to podcasting conferences 21:33 - Podcast Movement and being completely present in conversations 23:54 - Colleen shares an exciting story from Podcast Movement 26:41 - Building lasting connections and treating your guests like gold 28:29 - Using her podcast as a way to leverage and enhance her business 32:06 - If social media is bringing us closer together or further apart 34:12 - The younger generation’s erosion of social skills 35:15 - How constant communication through texting is bad for couples 36:58 - If experiences with clients and guests on her show merge with one another 38:26 - Using podcasts to establish yourself as a thought leader 40:33 - The creative way she brands her podcast in her waiting room 43:25 - Her time growing up in New York 46:20 - Reminiscing about old New York clubs and NYC living 49:36 - Visiting museums when she’s in big cities 50:06 - One of her memorable museum experiences 51:39 - Our experience with contemporary art installations 54:03 - Her story about the powerful ‘The Lost Boys’ painting by Kerry James Marshall 57:50 - The first time I saw Rembrandt’s Night Watch painting 58:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:01:08 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/colleen-mullen-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you wondered if people really do have multiple personalities?  Is it possible that they can change their biology as their personality splits off?  That's the big question in the M Knight Shyamalan suspenseful and creepy  movie, Split.  Listen in as therapists Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins dissect this film through the use of selected scenes.  For this one, they also pulled in clips from real life examples of persons with multiple personality disorder, now referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder. This movie gets you thinking about all of the possibilities of the mind, it's strength, it's ability to change how you are, it's ability to protect you from danger (at least when it splits you off into a different personality).  We can't wait to hear what you think!  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Articles referenced in this episode: Basic Facts https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Dissociative-Disorders Myths https://psychcentral.com/lib/dispelling-myths-about-dissociative-identity-disorder/   YouTube Multiple Personality Disorder - Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LNyXsErb8&feature=youtu.be&t=4m52s  

It's two therapists so it's DOUBLE the Truthtalk sugars! Loved having Dr. Colleen on my show. She's a genuine, kind soul with the expertise to help change your life. She's the real deal, y'all. Check her out, listen to her podcasts, and find all things Colleen at coachingthroughchaos.com. Or Want to Get some Shrink insight on your favorite movies? Listen to her podcast Shrink2Shrink. Subscribe to this podcast here on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dear-mattie-show/id902469568?mt=2 www.dearmattieshow.com Twitter: @themattmarr Listen to Mattie’s other podcast TV TEA TIME HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-tea-time-with-mattie-and-jake/id1211496705?mt=2 or watch the show on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/talktomattmarr Our Recap Site: http://www.tvteatime.com TV Tea Time Twitter: @jakeandmattie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theMattMarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First dates, Sex frequency, Successful Relationship factors, Who dates and who mates, on-line vs. blind stats. In the (currently on Netflix) movie Man Up - we laugh and discuss the psychology of this fun romcom movie.  IMDB Man Up: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064298/ A single woman takes the place of a stranger's blind date, which leads to her finding the perfect boyfriend.  Man Up Soundtrack on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Up-MAN-UP-O-S-T/dp/B00WAUGPQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504792925&sr=8-1&keywords=man+up+soundtrack  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Articles referenced in this episode: “You'll Never Guess How Many Married Couples Actually Met on a Blind Date” http://www.brides.com/story/married-couples-meeting-through-a-blind-date-stats   “How Do Most of Us Find Love Today?” https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/it-s-man-s-and-woman-s-world/201411/how-do-most-us-find-love-today   “Online Dating Statistics” http://www.statisticbrain.com/online-dating-statistics/   “Here’s How Much Sex You Should Have Every Week” http://time.com/4692326/how-much-sex-is-healthy-in-a-relationship/   “Why marriages last” A discussion of the literature   https://aifs.gov.au/publications/why-marriages-last/studies-lasting-marriages S2S Meeting your love Poll https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft/status/904723503877767168

  This series deals with the sad situation of teen suicide and it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleendiscuss, social media influences, date rape, teen alcoholism, brain development.   The resources we utilized are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255 Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   The Secret Social Media Lives of Teenagershttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/family/the-secret-social-media-lives-of-teenagers.html  Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0     www.survivingsuicide.com   National Suicide Preventino LKifeLine 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     CTZNSHP - Everything Always (Audio) [13 REASONS WHY - 1X04 - SOUNDTRACK] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTrVdvBO8e0&list=PLXtir4W7i94_3lmMz4W353Q3OlfHMdruE&index=22

This episode of the Shrink 2 Shrink on Film podcast brings you Part 1 of our view of the subject matter of the new Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why".  "13 Reasons Why" has stirred up a lot of controversy.  In the first moments, we discover that the main character, Hannah, has killed herself and left behind 13 cassette tapes, each naming and blaming a specific person for their contribution to her emotional state which led to her suicide.   This series not only deals with the sad situation of teen suicide, but it also delves into painful situations of blame, bullying, sexual harassment and rape.  In Part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Courtney and Colleen take on the  topics of teen suicide, survivors of  suicide, blame and the grieving process.  Watch for Part 2 in which we take on the topics of date rape (or acquaintance rape), bullying and the tunnel vision of teenage perceptions. The resources we utilized for Part 1 are: National Suicide Prevention Helpline  1-800-273-8255 Self-Help for survivors: http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ The Parent Resource Forum for The Jason foundation: http://prp.jasonfoundation.com/facts/youth-suicide-statistics/ The 5 Stages of Grief from Grief.com: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/   Netflix - 13 Reasons Why on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80117471?trackId=14170289&tctx=0%2C0%2Cbcb81ee5-539b-4664-9bad-ec9afe6fdc45-228017387   13 Reasons Why, soundtrack on Youtube https://youtu.be/JVZkbXVQrH0?list=RDJVZkbXVQrH0   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

This #Podcast episode features Dr Colleen Mullen's conversation with David Lowe, founder, of Qwerky Coliving in San Diego, CA. Qwerky is a housing experience for entrepreneurs and #DigitalNomads and #VirtualAssistants or #VA 's .

Are you ready for Father's Day?  Courtney and Colleen uncover many valuable relationship gems in the 1989 Steve Martin movie Parenthood.  3 generations of families struggle with topics we all encounter in our lives today.   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-movie lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Parenthood (1989) an amazon https://www.amazon.com/Parenthood-Special-Steve-Martin/dp/B000MRNWK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1497446284&sr=1-2&keywords=parenthood+dvd   

Are you ready for Mother's Day?  Courtney and Colleen find too many things to learn Mommie Dearest.  She does nothing right but we find some things that all of us do at some point (just not as bad).   What else can we learn from this scary Motherhood story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-moviestar lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Mommy Dearest (1981) an amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mommie-Dearest-Faye-Dunaway/dp/B0035Z719A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493565354&sr=8-1&keywords=mommie+dearest   

Courtney and Colleen find things to learn from Beauty and The Beast. Why does Belle only get to choose between a narcissistic meat-head and a beastly prison guard?  Does trading her own life for her father's life make Belle a co-dependent?  Is Gaston a sexually harassing predator?  What else can we learn from this love story?   We also find ways to improve relationships and give a few tips about things we can use in our everyday non-fairytale lives. Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Beauty And The Beast (1991) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HE0AV7K/ref=dv_web_yvl_list_pr_1     

Colleen & Courtney tackle assassins, autism, sibling differences, social awkwardness and corporate greed! It’s all in this episode of Shrink 2 Shrink on Film – We explore the movie The Accountant – between #BenAffleck, #JohnLithgow, #JeffreyTambor, and #AnnaKendrick, there is great acting, but more importantly for us here at S2S, there are many psychological goings on that we love to discuss!   The Accountant Movie https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital-Ultraviolet/dp/B01LBWHR7Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488128995&sr=8-2&keywords=the+accountant+movie    The Accountant Original Soundtrack https://www.amazon.com/Accountant-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01LXMBQSL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488129055&sr=8-1&keywords=the+accountant+movie+soundtrack  Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     http://edspec.org/ There are three main diagnoses that make up the Autism Spectrum: Classical Autism Children with classical autism have little to no communication skills, show a preference for objects over people and engage in the same behaviors over and over again. High-functioning autism refers to children who have average to above average cognitive abilities (intelligence). Asperger’s Disorder Children with Asperger’s Disorder have average to above average cognitive abilities, have difficulty reading nonverbal cues, talk too much about a narrow range of topics, sound like “little professors”, have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, and show unusual specialized interests (e.g. bus schedules, the Titanic). Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) Sometimes referred to Atypical Autism- Children with PDD-NOS have some characteristics of either autism or Asperger’s Disorder, but do not have enough symptoms to be meet the criteria for the either disorder. Some facts about autism The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. An estimated 50,000 teens with autism become adults – and lose school-based autism services – each year. Around one third of people with autism remain nonverbal. Around one third of people with autism have an intellectual disability. Certain medical and mental health issues frequently accompany autism. They include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and phobias. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml?utm_source=rss_readersutm_medium=rssutm_campaign=rss_full   Signs and Symptoms Parents or doctors may first identify ASD behaviors in infants and toddlers. School staff may recognize these behaviors in older children. Not all people with ASD will show all of these behaviors, but most will show several. There are two main types of behaviors: “restricted / repetitive behaviors” and “social communication / interaction behaviors.” Restrictive / repetitive behaviors may include: Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects Having a lasting, intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts. Social communication / interaction behaviors may include: Getting upset by a slight change in a routine or being placed in a new or overly stimulating setting Making little or inconsistent eye contact Having a tendency to look at and listen to other people less often Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others Responding in an unusual way when others show anger, distress, or affection Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or other verbal attempts to gain attention Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversations Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond Repeating words or phrases that they hear, a behavior called echolalia Using words that seem odd, out of place, or have a special meaning known only to those familiar with that person’s way of communicating Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song or flat and robot-like Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions. People with ASD may have other difficulties, such as being very sensitive to light, noise, clothing, or temperature. They may also experience sleep problems, digestion problems, and irritability. ASD is unique in that it is common for people with ASD to have many strengths and abilities in addition to challenges. Strengths and abilities may include: Having above-average intelligence – the CDC reports  46% of ASD children have above average intelligence Being able to learn things in detail and remember information for long periods of time Being strong visual and auditory learners Excelling in math, science, music, or art. Treatments and Therapies Early treatment for ASD and proper care can reduce individuals’ difficulties while helping them learn new skills and make the most of their strengths. The very wide range of issues facing those “on the spectrum” means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a doctor or health care professional is an important part of finding the right treatment program. There are many treatment options, social services, programs, and other resources that can help.   Here are some tips. Keep a detailed notebook. Record conversations and meetings with health care providers and teachers. This information helps when its time to make decisions. Record doctors' reports and evaluations in the notebook. This information may help an individual qualify for special programs. Contact the local health department, school, or autism advocacy groups to learn about their special programs. Talk with a pediatrician, school official, or physician to find a local autism expert who can help develop an intervention plan and find other local resources. Find an autism support group. Sharing information and experiences can help individuals with ASD and/or their caregivers learn about options, make decisions, and reduce stress. Medication A doctor may use medication to treat some difficulties that are common with ASD. With medication, a person with ASD may have fewer problems with: Irritability Aggression Repetitive behavior Hyperactivity Attention problems Anxiety and depression http://edspec.org/   As a parent of a child or young adult who displays evidence of one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders, you will want help in understanding these. Children with ASD have challenges in three main developmental areas: Delayed or deviant language development Disinterest in other people and/or poor social skills Rigid, repetitive, behaviors that are difficult to change Top 5 Facts about Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOthQJwKzQ Top 10 Inspirational People With Autism and Asperger Syndrome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqnPZXLGVA   https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

This week I talk to a real licenced therapist. Dr. Colleen Mullen is a psychotherapist and a podcaster. She has two podcasts, Coaching Through Chaos and Shrink 2 Shrink. On this episode we talk about anxiety, addictions, loneliness, movies, podcasting, and George Clooney? ENJOY Find Colleen on Twitter: @DrColleenMullen Shrink 2 Shrink on Twitter: @Shrink2Shrink her website: http://coachingthroughchaos.com/ >>>> "Horribly Awkward" Outro music by: Liza and Sam of Slammerkin Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/slammerkingdom Sound cloud: https://soundcloud.com/slammerkingdom

This is our podcast TRAILER - Full Podcast episode here >>> http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4788933   Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft       Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477919300&sr=8-2&keywords=as+good+as+it+gets   

Colleen and Courtney went for funny and romantic with this episode just in time for #ValentinesDay.  The movie Bridesmaids gave us lots to talk about in between our giggles. In this ensemble cast of Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jill Clayburgh, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson, we get a glance into themes of female competition for BFF status, how weddings can make you crazy (or even sad and sarcastic!), how to remove the #FourHorsemen from your relationship (you need to listen to find out what that means) and will get you well through Valentine's Day with a smile on your face!        Bridesmaids Movie https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bridesmaids+movie&sprefix=bridesmaids+mo%2Caps%2C224&crid=2VGWZ4YKDMLVE    Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

In this episode of Shrink2Shrink, Courtney & Colleen explore the relational themes in the movie “Trainwreck!”. Amy Schumer appears lost in a sea of men, casually bopping from one to another, until a certain piece of man meat catches her in a way she hadn’t expected. We’ll discuss parents influence over what your kids believe, the process of watching your parents recognize their own mortality, sibling differences, what we say to impress a crush, the pressure to have kids, and so much more! Join us! Next up! TrainWreck! – She sure is! Or is she? She might just be a product of her upbringing and just struggling to get her life sorted and find love like the rest of us? In this movie, Amy Schumer plays a woman living a sexually carefree life until she meets a nice doctor with whom she seemingly has little in common with. When he begins to pursue her, she tries to run away and treat him like the piece of man meat that he is, but she feels compelled to go against her better judgment. In this movie, Courtney & I had plenty to talk about in regards to relationships, family dynamics, and single life. We got in some good giggles too! In this episode, we discuss: “Monogamy isn’t realistic!” – how what our parents teach us when we are young really guides us as adults. When Amy and her sister go through their father’s belongings, we discuss the family process of grief, and how, even though you were raised in the same house, you may have very different reactions than your siblings. “I’m memorabilia” – what it’s like to watch our parents recognize their own mortality “Do you like sports?”- Oh what we won’t say to try to get a date! “Do I have to worry about you with other guys?” – What’s it like when one person thinks your exclusive and the other doesn’t? uh, oh!! Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft “I’m finally going to be a grandfather!” – Families don’t always agree on who constitutes a family member. It’s unfortunate that even though we have so many blended families these days, some extended family members may still not recognize the step-siblings as family members. Do we all just keep dating different people from the same mold? “Your life has not begun since you don’t have a baby”- Oh brother! Don’t get me started. There are so many ways people with children have found to make us childless women feel inadequate – Thanks ladies! “Just keep her away from the athletes” - What happens when you bring your new love interest around your family too soon and they make totally inappropriate jokes about you! Have you played the “Skeletons in the closet game”? – You can really learn about who has no boundaries in this one! I’ll drink to that! The death of Amy’s father – how we process grief is different for everybody, but it’s a process that takes time- Amy’s boss doesn’t seem to get that.

The first episode of 2017, features Dr. Colleen Mullen on the podcast. She talks about podcasting, and her career and the work she does with psychology. A very interesting and compelling conversation they have! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season 2 of Middletown Spotllight rolls on.  This week our host Casidy Jacobs sits down with a new addition to Monhagen Middle School, 6th grade teacher Colleen Mullen.  Enjoy another great episode and don't forget to leave us a positive review on itunes and tell a friend to subscribe to Middie Radio.  Edited by Colin Gray and Joshua Hynds.   Commercials written by Maximus Ou, Comercials read by Maddy Gonzalez and Jason Lambro.  Intro/Outro and Ad Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.

Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) babble the movie Four Christmases.   In this episode we explore the themes of: telling lies to your family, an “Exit plan” Childhood stories, childless couples, some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of howfamily dramas are portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this fun movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft

Coaching Through Chaos With Dr. Colleen Mullen Our heroes are joined by Dr. Colleen Mullen, host of the Coaching Through Chaos podcast which is relaunching on January 3, 2017. Subscribe on iTunes and www.coachingthroughchaos.com. She is also the cohost of Shrink 2 Shrink (also available on iTunes) where she and friend of the show, Courtney Calkins (who appeared on episode 130), psychoanalyze protagonists in major motion pictures. Watch out for episode 109 this week at www.shrink2shrink.com when they take on Four Christmases just in time for the holidays. Dr. Mullen helps raise the IQ points of the show exponentially as she discusses relationships, social anxieties, PTSD and issues affecting veterans. Plus, it's time once again for On The Couch With Tony! We apologize for some of the audio glitches you may hear on the show. We are aware of the problem and are taking steps to correct it as soon as possible. Thank you for listening and continuing to stick with the little podcast that can.

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie As Good As It Gets .   In this episode we explore the themes of: obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, how anxiety leads to social problems and some of Courtney & Colleen’s thoughts of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft       Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/As-Good-Gets-Lupe-Ontiveros/dp/0767811100/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1477919300&sr=8-2&keywords=as+good+as+it+gets   

Listen in as two shrinks (@DrColleenMullen and @Quadfathermft) psycho-babble the movie Silver Linings Playbook.  This movie is a standout! Not only for it’s stellar cast of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro, but also because of it’s wonderful portrayal of emotional distress.  In this episode we explore the themes of: family enabling, obsessive thinking, what Bipolar looks like, medication management, how misery loves company, and some of Courtney & Colleen’s pet peeves of how therapy is portrayed in the movies.  Listen in for this entertaining exploration of this hit movie.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft     Buy The Original Soundtrack Here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+soundtrack&sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C212  Watch the Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_10_24?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=silver+linings+playbook+movie&sprefix=silver+linings+playbook+%2Caps%2C255&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asilver+linings+playbook+movie     

Everyone goes through stress change and eventually, the loss of a loved one, what we do next is the topic of this film.  Dr. Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins examine the themes in this movie and analyze the pieces in order to apply the concepts to our own lives.   Website http://shrink2shrink.com/ Twitter links: Shrink2Shrink https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins - QuadFather https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft   Stress Scale: The Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm   Buy The Original Soundtrack Here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=demolition+soundtrack Watch the Demolition Movie here: https://www.amazon.com/Demolition-Jake-Gyllenhaal/dp/B01DPZIE1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472647699&sr=8-1&keywords=demolition+movie   Demolition Soundtrack in order of use on the show: The Psych of the Demolition Movie Preview Property Lines My Morning Jacket Touch Me I’m Going To Scream Part II CAVE Sweaty Fingers It’s All Over Now, - Chocolate Watchband Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op 9 No.2 Dusted - Bruises When I was Young - Eric Burdon and the Animals Warmest Regards - Half Moon Run Where To Start - Lou Doillon Watch The Show - M. Ward Crazy On You - Heart  

Dr. Colleen Mullen from Coaching through Chaos joins the show to talk about her Strengths and creating a synergistic partnership in business right from the beginning.  We also cover understanding characteristics and triggers of Strengths.

This is a Shrink 2 Shrink sampler, Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins have produced 6 shows and here are a few clips from our each of our 7 shows so far.   Shrink to Shrink uses the movies to examine psychology and relationships and we apply the concepts to all of our lives.  We don’t do film reviews,  we are just use the content of the films to talk about psychology as well as the human condition.  We are like Siskel and Ebert with a psych twist.   So if you haven’t heard all of the Shrink to Shrink shows, keep listening and learn what this show is all about.  We psychologically dismantle the 2016 movie Zootopia.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what it means about our human nature, and how to handle bullies and other relationship issues present within the film and we learn about our own lives using the themes of the film.   If you have seen the film Gone Girl you have seen Crazy Amy - we break down this film and find the things we can all learn from the movie not just to avoid crazy people.   Creed is more than just Rocky 15 or whatever.  We find out why this iconic series remains and we recognize Rocky’s wisdom and how this rags to riches story speaks to something deep inside all of us.   We examine what it means to have a real relationship and how Artificial Intelligence will affect human interactions when we discuss the movies Ex Machina and the movie Her.   Comedy movies can makes us laugh while making us think about our lives and experiences. On this episode of Shrink2Shrink we analyze Amy Schumers movie Trainwreck and we discover that this comedy can teach us a lot about relationships as well as family.   The animated movie Inside Out does a great job at describing our emotional life; and on this episode we dive deeper into some of the concepts from film.   You may never be left alone to die on Mars but when we explore the psychological world of the movie The Martian, we find many different themes that we can all relate to   If you are interested in Shrink2Shrink, subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast platform and check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shrink2Shrink  and Twitter https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink .  And we will see you on the movie couch.

On this episode of @Shrink2Shrink we psychologically dismantle the 2016 movie Zootopia.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what it means about our human nature, and how to handle bullies and other relationship issues present within the film and we learn about our own lives using the themes of the film.   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s other podcast, Coaching Through Chaos: http://coachingthroughchaos.com/   Courtney Calkins’ other podcast: http://quadfathermft.com/   All shows are available on a multitude of podcasting platforms.     Buy the Zootopia movie: https://www.amazon.com/Zootopia-Blu-ray-Ginnifer-Goodwin/dp/B01B2CX0LU/ref=sr_1_3?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1469980593&sr=1-3&keywords=zootopia   Buy the Zootopia Original Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/Zootopia-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B01BE5TN7A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469980638&sr=8-1&keywords=zootopia+original+motion+picture+soundtrack   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink   Web:  http://shrink2shrink.com/  

I met Zanderat a friend's house-warming party.  We spoke of working within the government agency system of therapy and had a lively discussion.  I went home and "friended" him on Facebook  - I then discovered my new friend was quite a fascinating person, having lived a life of social advocacy for the LGBTQ population.  It was when I clicked on a link to his website that I saw he was not only an advocate, but a well-respected person in that community who had actually gone through the transition from female to male.Zander Keig is a unique individual, not only because he used to be a she, but because his life has been one of overcoming tremendous hardships, starting at birth. When Zander was born, the doctor predicted he would be dead, but he was not.  Then when he was 6, he developed encephalitis - he went into a coma and when he awoke, he had to relearn some basic life skills all over again.  Zander's life since then has been a journey of self-discovery and social advocacy.Zander and I discuss:His early life struggles and some family reflectionsWhy he identified with the "separatist lesbian" community and what that meant for himHow and when he began identifying as "trans"Why he feared TestosteroneHow he and his wife created a relationship that has withstood the stress of transitioningHow his education helped him understand those that did not understand himWhy he decided to edit and write books and articles on the subject of transitioning when his own transition is a very private experienceWhy trans men are often invisible in our societyHow intentionality informs his relationship with his wifeThe strange thing that happened when he went from being seen by society as a 1st-generation Mexican-American lesbian to a highly-educated white male - where did his culture go?The prejudices he experienced both pre and post transition were not what you'd think!Questions and CommentsAlthough we have comments turned off this blog in general, Zander welcomes your questions and comments.  Feel free to email me DrMullen@CoachingThroughChaos.com, or leave a comment or a question on my facebook page  and I will be happy to pass it on.ResourcesZander speaks of some of the books he's edited, the documentary being produced about his life journey and his website.  Here is where you can find those resources:Website:  ZanderKeig.netFilm: Episodes of ZanderologyBooks Zander has been involved in, including Manning Up and Letters for My Brothers can be found here http://www.zanderkeig.net/booksAwkward Correction on my partI realized when listening back to the produced episode that I was saying "LGBT and trans" when, of course in LGBT the T stands for trans - I don't know why I was saying it that way, but that's how it came out.  To anyone that thinks I was "not aware" - I am, I just speak faster than I think sometimes and it results in awkward verbal trip-ups. 

This is a Shrink 2 Shrink sampler, Dr Colleen Mullen and Courtney Calkins have produced 6 shows and here are a few clips from our each of our 6 shows so far.   Shrink to Shrink uses the movies to examine psychology and relationships and we apply the concepts to all of our lives.  We don’t do film reviews,  we are just use the content of the films to talk about psychology as well as the human condition.  We are like Siskel and Ebert with a psych twist.   So if you haven’t heard all of the Shrink to Shrink shows, keep listening and learn what this show is all about.   If you have seen the film Gone Girl you have seen Crazy Amy - we break down this film and find the things we can all learn from the movie not just to avoid crazy people.   Creed is more than just Rocky 15 or whatever.  We find out why this iconic series remains and we recognize Rocky’s wisdom and how this rags to riches story speaks to something deep inside all of us.   We examine what it means to have a real relationship and how Artificial Intelligence will affect human interactions when we discuss the movies Ex Machina and the movie Her.   Comedy movies can makes us laugh while making us think about our lives and experiences. On this episode of Shrink2Shrink we analyze Amy Schumers movie Trainwreck and we discover that this comedy can teach us a lot about relationships as well as family.   The animated movie Inside Out does a great job at describing our emotional life; and on this episode we dive deeper into some of the concepts from film.   You may never be left alone to die on Mars but when we explore the psychological world of the movie The Martian, we find many different themes that we can all relate to   If you are interested in Shrink2Shrink, subscribe on iTunes or any other podcast platform and check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Shrink2Shrink  and Twitter https://twitter.com/Shrink2Shrink .  And we will see you on the movie couch.

Shrink2Shrink podcast – Like Siskel & Ebert, with a psychological twist!     On this episode of @Shrink2Shrink we psychologically dismantle the 2015 movie Creed.  Here, our 2 shrinks Dr. Colleen Mullen https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen and Courtney Calkins https://twitter.com/QuadFatherMft  discuss themes from the movie and explore what we can learn for our own lives using the themes of the film: family ties, what makes a family, and how Adonis Creed makes sense of being born to the incredible Apollo Creed – he never knew his father, but he has the same passion for boxing as his father.  We also explore how living with a legend in the family can be something that can open doors for us, but can also be something we want to keep hidden. Then, we get to reminisce about our love for the icon of Rocky Balboa as a cultural icon and the spark that the stories ignite in each one of us and why.  What is it about his achievements, his love of both boxing and Adrian (“Yo, Adrian!”) that inspire us?  Listen in as we examine love, relationships, loneliness, overcoming obstacles, resiliency and following your passions.   Next Shrink2Shrink podcast will examine the movie Zootopia   For more episodes and information: http://shrink2shrink.com/   Dr. Colleen Mullen’s other podcast, Coaching Through Chaos: http://coachingthroughchaos.com/   Courtney Calkins’ other podcast: http://quadfathermft.com/   All shows are available on a multitude of podcasting platforms.   CREED MOVIE 2015 - how to watch: https://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Creed&ref_=imdbref_tt_msg_ov&tag=imdbtag_tt_msg_ov-20   CREED Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Creed+Soundtrack&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ACreed+Soundtrack  

In this episode of Podcasting 101 I sit down with Therapist Colleen Mullen, host of the Coaching Through Chaos podcast. For those of you just starting a podcast, this is a great episode to learn from. We discuss jumping right in to podcasting, and then pulling back a little to both manage a healthy life and a healthy podcast. Time management is key my fellow podcasters! Other things touched on in this episode: Blogging for your podcast. Does this attract new listeners, and do your current listeners bother with your blog? How important is it for YOUR podcast to have a website? Are you using Twitter right? Some quick techniques are discussed as well as what social media is right for your podcast? The quick answer...Twitter! Find us all over the interwebs! www.podcasting101.net www.monkeypoostudios.com On Twitter:@Podcasting101 Email the show: 7DAGpodcasting101@gmail.com Support the show via Patreon: www.Patreon.com/monkeypoostudios As always, Thanks so much for listening and please, keep podcasting! Jason "The Angry Ginger" Parsons

Get a taste of our first 5 episodes with clips from each one of the shows in only 10 minute. Learn to listen and listen to learn. Episode show links below “Inside Out”   http://bit.ly/1ssZNIi "The Martian"  http://bit.ly/1WXDGpK  "Gone Girl"  http://bit.ly/1NccznO  "Trainwreck" http://bit.ly/1O4G3yP "Ex Machina" & "Her"  http://bit.ly/21104NB    Twitter = @Shrink2Shrink  Dr. Colleen Mullen = @DrColleenMullen Courtney Calkins = @QuadFatherMft 

Welcome back! In Episode 35, the first episode of the Practice Building Series, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C speaks with counselor, coach and podcaster Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT. Colleen is a psychologist and coach practicing in San Diego, CA and hosts a popular podcast called Coaching Through Chaos.  She is also the co-host of a new podcast she will talk about in this episode. With so much going on, Colleen understands that burnout is an occupational hazard for entrepreneurs. She offers some ways to identify when you are at risk for burnout, and some strategies to avoid entrepreneur burnout. You can find out more about what Colleen is doing by visiting her website, www.coachingthroughchaos.com. Listen in on this conversation for some key points therapists need to think about when considering going into private practice. Enjoy! And please visit iTunes to leave a rating and review for Therapy Chat, as well as subscribing and downloading episodes! You can also listen and download episodes at www.therapychatpodcast.com. 

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On this episode Dr. Colleen Mullen from www.coachingthroughchaos.com joins the QuadCast to discuss real relationships and Artificial Intelligence.  We cover a ton of relationship topics and what movies about AI are telling us about our current relationships and development.  We discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  You can learn more about that from www.emdr.com  

The movie “Inside Out” is the topic of discussion for Courtney & Dr. Mullen.  How accurately does this move capture the emotional interplay within our minds.  The discussion touches on what can happen to us if we are not aware of our feelings and if we don’t share our deeper feelings with the people in our lives.  How to improve our day to day life by being aware of and honoring our own emotional experience and process.   Dr. Colleen Mullen is from (among other things) her podcast Coaching Through Chaos http://coachingthroughchaos.com/ she can also be found on twitter at https://twitter.com/DrColleenMullen   “Inside Out” Official Movie Site http://movies.disney.com/inside-out “Inside Out” soundtrack can be purchased here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=inside+out+soundtrack&sprefix=inside+out+soundtrack%2Caps%2C201

Dr. Colleen Mullen knows that breaking free from a bad situation isn’t always smooth sailing. Scapegoated and physically abused in her childhood home, she had to find her own ways of solace and escape until striking out on her own at age 17. Find out how Colleen reached escape velocity with the help of a therapist and the inspiration of her father…a man who struggled with the disabling strictures of childhood polio. Colleen reached escape velocity to come to peace with her past and provide counseling, motivation, and inspiration for those struggling with addictions, relationship conflicts, trauma, and anxiety. She has a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and started the Coaching Through Chaos practice in San Diego, California. Her work has been featured on PsychCentral.com and Fortune.com and she’s also host of the Coaching Through Chaos podcast featuring interviews with experts in health and well-being to help inspire, motivate, and empower you to greater personal success. Colleen and I actually traded podcast interviews this week, so make sure to go over and check out the Coaching Through Chaos podcast this week at coachingthroughchaos.com as Colleen interviews me about my own personal and professional journey helping deep feelers navigate powerful emotions and complicated romantic relationships. As always, you can find us by heading over to SchoolofPsych.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/schoolofpsych) and Twitter (@schoolofpsych).

Today’s guest is Dr. Colleen Mullen. Colleen holds a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She’s the founder of The Coaching Through Chaos private practice in San Diego and the host of The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast. Colleen specializes in addiction treatment, relationships in conflict, helping people with anxiety, depression & trauma. Her passion lies in helping people understand the process of change in their lives and guiding them through those changes. The weekly Coaching Through Chaos podcast is designed to put her audience in connection with persons or resources designed to inspire, motivate and empower them. You can find out more about Colleen at www.coachingthroughchaos.com. This episode is brought to you by Audible.com, where your favorite books come to life. Get your FREE book along with your 30-day FREE trial by clicking on the Audible link at the upper right of this page, or  simply click HERE! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit event and more. Thanks in advance for your support. If you’re into podcasts and you want to explore some more, check out Thanks, Podcasting. Michael is the featured podcaster in Episode 025, which you can find right here: I Just Gotta Say “Thanks, Podcasting”. Also, be sure to sign up for your Podcasting Mentorship Discovery Call today; and to learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, send an email to Admin@MichaelNeeley.com.  Thanks! And don’t forget to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don’t miss a single episode. While you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

For Dr. Colleen Mullen, chaos had been a constant struggle until she embraced it full on and went from chaos to clarity. The post #42 From Chaos to Clarity with Colleen Mullen | Stories of Courage... The Courageous Self-Confidence podcast features mindset and self-esteem topics with guest experts to help you boost courage to face fears, build confidence, and live a vibrant life.

Dr. Colleen Mullen speaks with retired Detective Mike Proctor, author of ‘Antidote for a Stalker‘.In this fascinating interview, you will find out about the mindset of stalkers and how to protect yourself from them. You will also hear about the evolution of the anti-stalking laws in the United States and the protection they now afford all of us. The Law is there to protect you, and Mike Proctor’s book will show you how to deal with a stalker."Stalking is a growing concern throughout the world, not just in North America. More and more countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan are experiencing an upsurge of stalking throughout their communities. College campuses have become a breeding ground for the stalker. Workplace violence oftentimes revolves around a stalking scenario that has either evolved within the confines of the workplace, or enters into the workplace from a stalking that was initiated away from that workplace.Awareness, stricter laws, and a more focused multi-disciplinary law enforcement approach are the keys to defeating this dangerous problem. "- DetectiveMikeProctor.comWe all have heard stories of someone who was stalked. There are of course, the stories of celebrity stalkers – their stalkers are primarily unknown to their target. Then there are the stories of the friend who had an ex that just wouldn’t leave them alone. There’s definitely a difference between someone who is just having trouble accepting a break up and someone who is being stalked. As you’ll hear in the podcast episode that accompanies this article, I have a personal story of being stalked by someone unknown to me. In this article, I’ll present you with some relevant facts and figures on the history and prevalence of stalking, how to find out what the laws are in your state, some of the types and psychological profiles of stalkers and some ways to protect yourself and get help if you are the target of a stalker.A brief history of stalking legislationtalking has been around as long as people have been having relationships, but the laws protecting those targeted have only been around since the early 1990’s. According to the National Institute of Justice, stalking is defined as “a course of conduct directed at a specific person that involves repeated (two or more occasions) visual or physical proximity, non-consensual communication, or verbal, written, or implied threats, or a combination thereof, that would cause a reasonable person fear”.California was the first state to enact stalking legislation. In 1990, California Legislators developed Penal Code 646.9 as a result of a series of murders that took place in situations of domestic violence in which restraining orders were already on the books. The law was enacted to provide target persons with more legal recourse when restraining orders were disobeyed.Right around that time, there were also 2 widely publicized celebrity stalking cases – one lead to the death of a young actress and the other left another actress the victim of a violent stabbing attack. The murdered actress was Rebecca Schaeffer – her stalker obtained her address from a private investigator. She was killed by her stalker in 1989.Prior to that, Theresa Saldana was pursued and violently stabbed in front of her home in 1982. Saldana subsequently became a stalking victim advocate. She founded an advocacy organization in the late 1980s, “Victims for Victims” and told her story through a TV movie. Her advocacy also led to the 1994 Driver’s Privacy Protection Act which was a result of her attack. This legislation prevents the disclosure of personal information by the DMV to persons other than as designated by the holder of the information. This sounds to be akin to what we currently hold as Protected Health Information in the healthcare industry.After California, the rest of the states followed suit.Whilst the guidelines may be similar, each state may have different provisions regarding status of a restraining order, age and electronic stalking criteria.You can find your the laws pertinent to your state at the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC).Also on the NCVC site is a wealth of information including resources if you are, or think you are, being stalked: how to get help and even a log sheet so that you can keep good records of the unwanted contact.All 50 states have stalking laws on the books.Some stalking facts according to the National Center for Victims of crime:7.5 Million people are stalked each year in the United States15% of women and 6% of men have experienced stalking in which they were fearful or believed that they or someone close to them would be harmed or killed.61% of female victims and 44% of male victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner.About half of the victims report their stalking happening before age 25.78% of stalkers use more than one means of approach (i.e. calling, texting, emailing, following).Weapons are used to harm or threaten victims in 1 out of 5 cases.Almost 1/3 of stalkers have stalked before.46% of stalking victims are fearful from not knowing what will happen next.20% of victims fear the stalking will never stop.1 in 7 victims move as a result of their victimization.The prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression is much higher among stalking victims than the general population, especially if the stalking involved being followed or having one’s property destroyed.76% of intimate partner female homicide (femicide) victims have been stalked by their intimate partner.67% were physically abused previously by the partner.89% of femicide victims who had been physically assaulted had also been stalked in the 12 months prior to their murder.54% of femicide victims reported stalking to police before they were killed by their stalkers.Less than 1/3 of states classify stalking as a felony upon first offense.More than ½ the states classify stalking as a felony upon second or subsequent offenses or when the crime involves “aggregating factors”The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast guest expert on this subject, Retired Detective Mike Proctor is one of the foremost experts on profiling and protecting oneself from stalkers. He spent over 30 years on the job as a law enforcement officer and was involved in one of the first documented stalking cases. He was a principal in developing a stalking protocol for law enforcement agencies and has spent his days profiling the mindset and behaviors of stalkers. Though an expert through all his on the job experience, he remains modest. He differentiates himself as a hands-on expert noting that he has participated in over a hundred stalking cases over the years, but has not clinically studied stalkers the way psychologists do at various research institutions. His books are written to help law enforcement, stalking victims and advocates to understand the mind of the stalker and to better protect themselves. Proctor’s most recent book is “Antidote for a Stalker” (2013). If you ever wanted to know anything and everything about stalkers, that book is the one to read. Type of Stalkers (Proctor, 2013)The Domestic Violence Stalker (DV): most prevalent group, starts in intimate relationship that is subjected to DVThe Acquaintance Stalker (AS): non-intimate knowledge of the stalker by the target – this can be someone they know well who may have been a friend, or it can be someone they met just once or twice.The Stranger Stalker (SS): considered the most frightening type because of the lack of knowledge of who they are which leads to a fear of what they are capable of doing. The podcast episode that accompanies this article tells the story of my experience with a Stranger Stalker.Proctor then details subsets of types of stalkers. These are meant to help understand the behavior a bit more closely by signaling additional patterns of behavior.Catherine Zeta-Jones  Catherine Zeta-Jones was the victim of Triangle Stalking. The stalker, a woman,  had a delusion that she was in a love relationship with Michael Douglas, the husband of Zeta-Jones. The stalker wanted to get Zeta-Jones out of the way so that she could be with him.  The Triangle Stalker (TS): This is an example of when there is a target person who is in the way of the stalker (i.e stalking the wife to get at the husband as in the cast of the stalking of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. Zeta-Jones was targeted to get her out of the way for the female stalker to go after Micheal Douglas).The Predator Stalker (PS): This is exemplified by stalkers that stalk their victim for a period of time before they inflict violence on them.  The most infamous example of this is the BTK (bind, torture, kill) killer. He stalked his victims before he eventually killed them.The Third Party Stalker (TPS): This is rare, but it is when the actual stalker brings in an accomplice to help him/her stalk their intended victim or inflict violence on them or their property to instill fear (i.e. Proctor details the story of an abusive husband who hires someone to damage his wife’s personal property on several occasions after she left him).The Retribution Stalker (TRS):This is exactly as it sounds – this stalker believes they need to get back at, or get retribution for harm they perceived was done to them. This is common in workplace settings (i.e. a laid off worker may stalk the former boss and enact a scenario of revenge on them).The Neighborhood Stalker (TNS): In this case the stalker and the stalking victim are neighbors. These have typically been difficult for law enforcement. These can be erotic-type stalking (i.e being obsessed with someone with love fantasies, or it can be the typical “bad-neighbor” scenario – stalking them with malicious intent with hatred and distrust fueling the interactions). Both have the potential to be very dangerous.Juvenile Stalkers: Minors who engage in stalking behavior- very often these are “love-based” in their origins – either its’ gone bad or gone unrequited. These are becoming more and more prevalent in recent years.Campus Stalkers: These are their own subset so that they are on the radar of campus police, instructors and officials. They can be very dangerous and there is a marked increase in these incidents over the last decade.There are, of course, psychological disorders that are commonly associated with stalking behaviors. An entire chapter is dedicated to the personality types most associated with stalking behavior. Det. Proctor details case studies of all these types and subsets in “Antidote for a Stalker”. He provides an inside look at what these look like and gives true case examples of them. If you are as fascinated with true crime stories and psychological profiling as I am, you’ll really find the book an exciting read.The Stalkers Bag of TricksAntidote for a Stalker on Amazon.comDet. Proctor dedicates a chapter to what he calls the “Stalker’s Bag of Tricks”. These are all the ways a stalker can get to their victim. Among other things, he cites: vandalism, surveillance, targeting their animals, court harassment, identity theft, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and workplace violence stalking. This is when I think if anyone is wondering if they are being stalked, it becomes very clear by way of the means through which the stalker initiates contact with the intended.What to do if you are being stalkedDet. Proctor stresses the importance of the following Get law enforcement involved.Document everything.Notify your workplace,Get your family and friends up to speed on what’s going on – definitely don’t keep it a secret. There are times when someone thinks they may have given a stalker the wrong signal – please don’t worry about that. Once stalking has commenced, it is dangerous and you have a right to be protected by the law.Stop all contact with the stalker. This may seem live a no brainer, but, as in the case of acquaintance stalking, one can believe that if they are nice and polite enough to their stalker, they may get the point and leave them alone. Don’t try this. A stalker is someone who is potentially dangerous and is most likely aware that you do not wish to be pursued. I say “most likely” because they could have an erotomanic delusion convincing them that you are in love with them – these can be highly dangerous.Develop a safety planReview your home for safety measuresGet a restraining order if you qualifyUtilize your Neighborhood Watch program if it is availableThere are times when, depending on their ages, it can be important to tell your kids what is going on for their protection and yours. There is so much information packed into “Antidote for Stalker”. I encourage you to check it out for yourself.  Retired Detective Mike Proctor can be found at his website detectivemikeproctor.com. He is available for teaching and speaking engagements on this subject.*************************************************************If you are enjoying the podcast and want to support it without it costing you a dime, there are 3 ways:Share an episode on your social mediaLeave a great review wherever you love to listen to your podcastsUse my Amazon Storefront Amazon.com/shop/drColleenMullen When you enter Amazon through my storefront. For every purchase you make for 24 hours, I will get a small portion of that sale. You were paying for it anyway, this way a small % of the sale goes to support your favorite podcast. While you're there, you can check out some of my favorite wellness-supporting products and apps! Enjoy!If you want to interact with Colleen more personally or stay up-to-date on her other podcasts and happenings, you can follow or friend her on:FacebookInstagramTwitterListen to Shrink@Shrink to learn about love and life through the movies every month.Ladies, Look for the upcoming Embrace Your Inner Leader Podcast every month to get empowered and inspired by unique female stories of success!You can buy the book: Stop Bitching, Just Lead! The 60-Day Plan for Embracing Your Inner LeaderIf you want to work with Colleen for personal 1:1 coaching to help you conquer the chaos in your life, just reach out through CoachingThroughChaos.com click on the Contact page.Thanks for listening!