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If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started. Wednesday Rosary - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with AMBIENT MUSIC by artist: Anthony Earls - Song Title: Wonders of the Sea This week's collection of beautiful music welcomes you into a calm state of prayer as together, we offer up our daily prayer and intentions alongside this daily rosary. This rosary contains the glorious mysteries, recited on Wednesdays and Sundays. These mysteries focus on the events following Christ's resurrection, including Pentecost and Mary's coronation, with fruits such as faith and hope. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity. The spoken portion of this rosary is 17 minutes, with extended music for additional meditation. All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - GLORIOUS WEDNESDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/r2tCG5QM1_o ROSARY - SPOKEN ONLY VERSION: Wednesday - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/KyCey-qH-lA MOST VIEWED WEDNESDAY ROSARY: Calm Music https://youtu.be/1Fnoyv8EmO0 MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection. This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes. Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous. Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #GloriousMysteries #CatholicMeditation #WednesdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish
Perinatal mental health is often a misunderstood landscape shaped by stigma, cultural expectations, and invisible struggles that touch entire families. In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Kat Kaeni, perinatal mental health certified psychologist, author of The Pregnancy Workbook, and host of the Mom & Mind podcast, to break the silence around postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD, and psychosis. Drawing on her professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Kat reveals why shame and isolation are so common, how symptoms really show up for new parents, and what makes perinatal mental health distinct from other forms of mental illness. They discuss the myths that keep parents suffering in silence, the real impact of mental health on babies and families, and how therapy and support groups, including free resources from Postpartum Support International, can empower families on the path to healing. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of perinatal mental health disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis. Sensitive topics such as intrusive thoughts, stigma, feelings of guilt and shame, and the potential for harm to self or others are addressed. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage anyone who may be affected by these topics to reach out for support through Postpartum Support International or a trusted healthcare provider. (00:07:28) Unique Challenges in Perinatal Mental Health (00:11:05) Caregivers' Mental Health and Bonding Challenges (00:16:32) Parental Isolation Stemming from Anxiety and Depression (00:21:53) Emergent Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms (00:27:08) Overcoming Stigma in Perinatal Mental Health (00:31:54) Thought and Behavior Change Therapy for Depression (00:36:56) Perinatal Mental Health Challenges and Support Resoureces EBB 197 – Addressing Perinatal Mental Health for Communities of Color with the Co-Founders of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color, Divya Kumar, Jabina Coleman, and Desirée Israel Postpartum Support International The Mom & Mind Podcast The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.
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Is Something in Your Home Quietly Affecting Your Family's Nervous System? Hidden everyday habits may be adding stress to your child's brain without you realizing it. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares practical, science-backed strategies through her Regulation First Parenting™ approach to help families reduce emotional dysregulation and build calmer, more resilient nervous systems.Many parents focus on stress, sleep, and nutrition—but what if hidden environmental factors are also playing a role?In this episode, I sit down with EMF expert Nick Pinault to discuss how everyday technology may contribute to nervous system stress—and more importantly, what parents can realistically do without fear or overwhelm.Let's calm the brain first, because small changes can make a meaningful difference.Why are some kids more sensitive to environmental stressors?Not every child responds to environmental stress in the same way. Children with ADHD, anxiety, autism, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, or other forms of nervous system dysregulation often have more sensitive nervous systems.Behavior is communication. Sometimes what looks like defiance or emotional reactivity is really an overwhelmed brain asking for support.Simple ways to reduce stress on the nervous system:Turn off Wi-Fi overnight.Keep phones out of bedrooms.Use speakerphone or wired headphones when possible.Prioritize healthy sleep habits.A regulated nervous system is more resilient to everyday challenges.Can EMFs affect my child's sleep and nervous system?One of the biggest concerns discussed is sleep quality.Nick explains that research suggests wireless radiation before bedtime may make it harder for the brain to fully transition into sleep. Since sleep is one of the biggest regulators of emotional health, protecting it is one of the simplest ways to support your child.Imagine your child struggles every morning despite getting enough hours in bed. Before assuming they're lazy or oppositional, it may be worth looking at bedtime routines—including where devices are kept.Better sleep habits include:Charging phones outside the bedroom.Turning devices to Airplane Mode.Creating a technology-free bedtime routine.Shutting off Wi-Fi overnight whenever possible.What simple changes can parents make without giving up technology?The good news is that this conversation isn't about eliminating technology.It's about making small, sustainable choices that reduce unnecessary exposure while supporting better nervous system health.Easy changes any family can make:Use wired headphones at home.Download movies before travel instead of streaming.Use Ethernet when possible.Keep devices away from your body when not in use.Model healthy technology habits for your children.Progress—not perfection—is the goal.
Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In episode 640, Robert James explains how anxiety and OCD pull us into our heads and offers a practical way to come back to the present by reconnecting with the physical world—spending time outside, moving your body, and connecting with others. He shares simple steps: notice and name the anxious thought, bring attention to physical sensations, step outside without filling the silence, participate in life even while anxious, and consider his 12-week program for extra support (robertjamescoaching.com) Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started. Tuesday Rosary - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with AMBIENT MUSIC by artist: Anthony Earls - Song Title: Wonders of the Sea This week's collection of beautiful music welcomes you into a calm state of prayer as together, we offer up our daily prayer and intentions alongside this daily rosary. This rosary contains the sorrowful mysteries, recited on Tuesdays and Fridays These mysteries focus on Christ's Passion and death, with fruits like sorrow for sin and patience. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity. The spoken portion of this rosary is 17 minutes, with extended music for additional meditation. All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - SORROWFUL TUESDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/xuBcmbi8XKM ROSARY - SPOKEN ONLY VERSION: Tuesday - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/KyCey-qH-lA MOST VIEWED TUESDAY ROSARY: Calm Music https://youtu.be/tcryvk5IlmY MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection. This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes. Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous. Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #SorrowfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #TuesdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish
Do Intrusive Thoughts Last Forever? Here's What Actually Makes Them StickIf you've ever been told "you're just going to have these thoughts forever, you'll have to learn to cope," this episode is for you. Matt Codde, LCSW breaks down why that advice is not only wrong, it's part of what keeps people stuck in the OCD and anxiety loop.Matt explains the real difference between a thought that's neutral and a thought that feels intrusive — and it has nothing to do with the content of the thought itself. Once you understand what's actually driving the intrusive experience, you stop fighting a battle you were never going to win.Get started here: app.restoredminds.com
We've been sold a myth: that mental toughness means gritting your teeth and pushing through, disregarding their emotions entirely. The people who actually build lasting resilience do something different. They get honest with what they feel and investigate it. They notice when their mind drifts into yesterday's mistake or tomorrow's fear, understanding why helps them choose the present instead. They learn to tell the difference between what they want right now and what they actually value and focus on what matters to them. Practice radical honesty with your own feelings, not just others' Catch and interrupt patterns of rumination or future-worry Choose your long-term values over your short-term impulse, deliberately Change how you relate to your mind, and everything else starts to shift. SPONSORS ☺️ NOCD Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset ☺️ MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com UPGRADE to Premium:
SPONSORS: NOCD -If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at https://learn.nocd.com/HONEYDEW ZocDoc -Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/HONEYDEW #sponsored Hims -Sponsored by Hims. Visit hims.com/honeydew to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you The HoneyDew has officially reached 400 episodes and this one is a celebration of everything the show stands for! My guest is Shapel Lacey, who over the years and has talked about one of the most important people in his life, a mentor and therapist named Chip Chilton. Through an amazing fan of The HoneyDew, Chip reached out to us. We passed his information along to Shapel, and after more than 15 years without seeing or speaking to each other, Shapel and Chip reconnected. Now, for our 400th episode, they're sitting down together for an incredible full-circle conversation. We talk about childhood, abuse, trauma, anger, confusion, love, mental health, therapy, and what it's like trying to make sense of life when no one ever gave you the tools to understand it. We talk about finding comedy and humor in trauma and darkness, the healing power of music, learning how to communicate as men, and accepting that no matter how far you've come, you're still a work in progress. Most importantly, we talk openly about men's mental health and therapy and why asking for help, talking about your feelings, and working on yourself doesn't make you weak. This episode is everything The HoneyDew has always been about - Highlighting the Lowlights and finding the humor in the darkest parts of life, and it doesn't happen without you! I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate 400 episodes of The Dew. Thank you to every guest who's trusted us with your story and thank every one of you who's watched, listened, shared an episode, or supported this show over the years. This one's for you too! Here's to 400 more!
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One of the hardest parts of parenting a child with OCD is not knowing what's actually going on. Your child insists they're “fine,” avoids your questions, or simply can't explain what they're experiencing. It can leave you feeling confused, shut out, and unsure of how to help.In this episode, I talk about why so many kids keep their OCD hidden, even from the people they trust most. You'll learn why silence is often part of OCD itself and why pushing for answers can unintentionally make it harder for your child to open up.We'll also discuss practical ways to build trust, strengthen communication, and support your child, even when you don't fully understand what their OCD is about. Because you don't need to know every intrusive thought to begin helping your child make progress.Mentioned in this episode:Download the free companion handout: www.natashadaniels.com/handouts
Mary Beth Barone joins the pod to discuss her new special Galaxy Brain (out now on Netflix), the newly updated Stavvy's World studio look, being a high school Republican, mid-2000s politics, having the GOAT mental illness, her and Stav's thoughts on the movie The Whale, when she realized that the patriarchy is bad, her fabulous gay uncle, taking her shoes off, and much more. Mary Beth and Stav help callers including a woman wondering if she should cut off an ex she recently reconnected with or end her marriage, and a guy who used to suffer from OCD who can't stop obsessing over his girlfriend's past threesomes. Watch Mary Beth Barone's special Galaxy Brain on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/82148356 Follow Mary Beth Barone: https://www.marybethbarone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marybethbarone https://www.tiktok.com/@marybethbarone https://www.youtube.com/@marybethbarone Thanks to our sponsors! Visible - https://www.visible.com/ SWITCH NOW! Twisted Tea - https://www.twistedtea.com/locations Keep It Twisted!! ☎️ Want to be a part of the show? Call 904-800-STAV and leave a voicemail to get advice!
Anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, panic disorder, depression – beneath the specific symptoms of almost every mental health condition there is a fear of death at the root. This is the conclusion of a landmark study that synthesized 129 studies across 38 countries and 58 years of research. "Death touches a nerve. Quietly, constantly. It shapes how we live, how we suffer, and how we heal." The person with OCD isn't really afraid of germs. The person with social anxiety isn't really afraid of embarrassment. What we're really afraid of is death. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore that finding alongside the Vedic tradition's answer: the panacea for mental and social disorder is spiritual knowledge. Our misidentification with the material body causes all our fear. Srimad Bhagavatm 10.38.15-21 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************
If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started. Monday Rosary - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with AMBIENT MUSIC by artist: Anthony Earls - Song Title: Wonders of the Sea This week's collection of beautiful music welcomes you into a calm state of prayer as together, we offer up our daily prayer and intentions alongside this daily rosary. This rosary contains the joyful mysteries, recited on Mondays and Saturdays. These mysteries focus on the Incarnation and Jesus' early life, with fruits including humility and love of neighbor. Join in the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity. The spoken portion of this rosary is 17 minutes, with extended music for additional meditation. All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - JOYFUL MONDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/6UX8ObKpb3A ROSARY - SPOKEN ONLY VERSION: Monday - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/vv8l7xMAOmM MOST VIEWED MONDAY ROSARY: Calm Music https://youtu.be/ryTdYnt1eUI MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection. This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes. Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous. Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #JoyfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #MondayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish
Today is a very special episode because I not only have the pleasure of hosting this podcast, but I am also the guest. Yes, that's right! Today, I'm opening up my heart and sharing my postpartum story with you once again; I last told my story way back in Episode 1 in June 2016. I want all of you who know me as Dr. Kat professionally to understand why I am so deeply passionate about the cause of maternal mental health. Join us now! Karen Kleiman is a well-known international maternal mental-health expert with over 35 years of experience. As an advocate and author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety, her work has been featured on the internet and within the mental health community for decades. In 1988, Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center, a treatment and training facility for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D. PMH-C, “Dr. Kat,” is a perinatal mental health-certified psychologist, author of The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques, and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast, covering personal stories and expert interviews related to perinatal mental health. She is also the board chair of Postpartum Support International, an organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. Dr. Kat began specializing in perinatal mental health after her own experience with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD over 12 years ago. Dr. Kat continues to work virtually with clients across California. Show Highlights: How Dr. Kat's first pregnancy, even though planned and easy, resulted in a long, difficult labor that jump-started postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD Why new moms struggle to know what's normal, not normal, too much, or not enough How feeling inadequate and incompetent as a new mom was part of Dr. Kat's anxiety and her battle with perfectionism How she felt alone and disconnected even from her husband, and NO ONE knew what was happening on the inside How scary intrusive thoughts put her in emotional turmoil Why shame and stigma are greater for mental health professionals–and will silence them at times How Dr. Kat carried on her therapy work with clients as the depression grew, making her feel trapped, exhausted, embarrassed, and confused How finally taking the PHQ-9 depression screening test for herself finally opened her eyes to the truth of what she was going through How she shut down even with her therapist and turned to a naturopathic physician, acupuncture, and other healing alternatives Why therapists MUST address the suffering client in front of them with curiosity and questions Why Dr. Kat is so deeply driven to help other moms break through and find the help and support to know that THEY WILL BE OK Resources: Connect with Karen: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Book: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts and LinkedIn Check out Karen Kleiman's other books: Website and Amazon. Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course. Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling stuck in your sex life? Take the free quiz to find your sexy spark again: https://thebetterbedroom.comSEX WITH ADHDYou're in the middle of sex and somehow your brain wanders off to grocery lists, Hamilton the musical, or the ceiling fan clicking. Then the shame kicks in. If that's you, this episode is going to change how you think about it completely.Heather sits down with Cate Osborn, ADHD content creator, sex educator, and best-selling author of The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, to break down what ADHD and neurodivergence actually have to do with sex and intimacy. Spoiler: everything.They cover why the ADHD brain treats sex like just another series of tasks (same as making a sandwich), why kink might be the most naturally ADHD-friendly toolbox there is, how executive dysfunction shows up in the bedroom, the surprising links between ADHD and erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulty, and hormonal shifts, and, for partners of someone with ADHD, where explanation ends and excuse begins.In this episode:00:00 Intro 01:35 Why so many of Heather's clients turn out to be neurodivergent 02:53 Executive functioning and how it touches every part of your sex life 04:15 The comorbidities nobody talks about (anxiety, OCD, disordered eating) 04:42 What "AuDHD" is and why it matters 06:45 The sexual assault statistics that stopped Heather in her tracks 08:04 Inside The ADHD Field Guide for Adults 14:11 Why kink might be the perfect tool for an ADHD brain 18:20 The real reason you get distracted during sex 23:50 "I'm thinking about Hamilton the musical", checking out mid-sex 25:10 Eye contact, communication, and knowing your own needs 36:12 The partner side: what's fair to ask, and where accountability comes in 44:34 Resentment, parentified relationships, and sex drive 45:43 Orgasm difficulty and erectile dysfunction, explainedCurious about coaching with Heather? Book a free Pathway to Passion consultMore from Cate Osborn: InstagramBuy The Book This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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Wondering if your child's struggles are ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? The answer may be deeper than a diagnosis. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how Regulation First Parenting™ helps parents understand emotional dysregulation and support lasting calm by addressing the nervous system first.Parents often ask, "Is it ADHD? Anxiety? Or something else?" If you've been caught in an endless cycle of searching for the "right" diagnosis, this episode offers a powerful mindset shift.Behavior is communication, and what you're seeing on the outside is often your child's overwhelmed nervous system asking for help.Instead of chasing labels, discover more about how becoming a dysregulation detective helps you understand what your child truly needs. Learn simple questions that reduce overwhelm, uncover patterns, and help you respond with calm instead of confusion. Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Dysregulation? How Can You Tell?Many children with ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism, or other challenges can look remarkably similar. They may worry excessively, lose focus, shut down, or become emotionally reactive.A diagnosis explains what your child has—but it doesn't always explain what's driving the behavior.Rather than asking, "What's wrong with my child?" begin asking, "How regulated is my child's nervous system?" That single shift changes everything.Key takeaways:Different diagnoses can share the same dysregulated nervous system.Focus on regulation before chasing labels.Behavior is communication—not defiance.For example, two children may both struggle to focus—one with ADHD and one with anxiety—but both are reacting to an overwhelmed nervous system.Why Does My Child Melt Down Even When Nothing Seems Wrong?Meltdowns rarely happen "out of nowhere." Parents should be curious about what happened before the behavior.Ask yourself:Was it after school?Was sleep poor?Were they overstimulated?Has their stress been building for days?Patterns reveal nervous system overload. Once you begin spotting those patterns, you're no longer reacting—you're understanding.How Do I Know What My Child's Nervous System Needs?Instead of focusing only on stopping behaviors, ask:What happened right before this?What state is my child's nervous system in?What does my child need before I ask them to do something difficult?The answer might be:MovementA snackA hugA breakA visual reminderA calmer approach from youHelping doesn't mean perfection—it means less reactivity and more success over time.If you're tired of walking on eggshells or feeling like nothing works…Get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit and finally learn what to say and do in the heat of the moment.Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP at www.drroseann.com/newsletter and take the first step to a calmer home.Why Does Regulating Myself Help My Child?One of the biggest breakthroughs parents experience is realizing they don't need to control every behavior—they need to regulate themselves first.When you stay calm:Your child borrows your regulation.Power struggles decrease.You break the cycle of co-dysregulation.Let's calm the brain first. Everything else becomes easier from there.
Anika sat down with Andrew Colsky to explore a powerful counterintuitive truth: by the time a client reaches out to a professional, they have already decided who they are hiring. Drawing from a 30-year career as a trial attorney, litigator, and mediator, alongside his subsequent transition into a licensed mental health clinician specializing in sleep medicine and anxiety, Andrew revealed how human behavior is fundamentally driven by the pursuit of comfort. His insights offer a fresh framework for professional service providers looking to build credibility and master the "Left of Trust" space using modern AI search engines. In This Episode The transition from trial law and employment mediation to becoming a licensed mental health clinician Why people don't hire the most qualified professional, but rather the person who makes their fear stop Harry Harlow's surrogate mother experiments and how the innate human drive for comfort dictates decision-making The concept of "Left of Trust" and the massive open space where clients search for answers late at night The new digital land grab: why optimizing for AI search engines today dictates long-term business survival Building the Credibility Generator: automating content creation, YouTube videos, and blog drafts for professionals Vocabulary seating: how using your own natural language online trains AI search engines to recommend you exclusively The free assessment tool on be-picked.com to help service providers analyze their strengths and weaknesses Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Understanding the emotional root of why people start legal and professional processes 00:48 Welcome to Your Brand Amplified with Anika Jackson and guest Andrew Colsky 01:31 Andrew's journey from trial attorney and mediator to mental health clinician and entrepreneur 02:54 Leaving the exhausting world of litigation and finding a deeper understanding of human behavior 06:51 The new digital land grab: comparing the early days of the internet to modern AI search optimization 10:28 Expanding into behavioral sleep medicine and building a massive weekly radio audience 13:46 The overt versus covert reality of mediation rooms and the universal need for comfort 15:16 Harry Harlow's wire versus cloth monkey experiments proving comfort is a primary human need 18:40 Discovering treatments for OCD and sleep medicine that create rapid, major shifts for patients 21:00 The genesis of the Credibility Generator: automating administrative marketing hurdles for professionals 24:43 Defining "Left of Trust": the space before a client trusts you where they search for pain relief at 3:00 AM 30:31 Cognitive trust versus affective trust: factual credentials versus the feeling of alleviated distress 34:15 Leveraging digital twins and YouTube videos to answer client pain points without spending hours on camera 38:46 Why waiting to adopt AI search strategies means constantly playing catch-up 40:11 What to expect in Andrew's upcoming book Left of Trust 44:17 A free assessment tool and gold button report on be-picked.com to evaluate your marketing readiness 45:42 Maya Angelou's guiding quote on how people remember how you made them feel Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Clients Hire the Person Who Makes the Fear Stop Professional service providers often lead with cognitive trust credentials—degrees, licenses, and years in practice. However, clients in pain are driven by affective trust. They choose the professional whose material makes their anxiety dissipate and moves them from a state of fear to comfort. Insight 2: Comfort is an Innate Human Necessity Above All Else Drawing from Harry Harlow's classic 1950s university experiments with baby monkeys and surrogate mothers, human beings inherently seek comfort above all else. Understanding that clients initiate legal or professional processes because they are uncomfortable and seeking a return to comfort is the foundational basis of effective communication and marketing. Insight 3: The AI Search Era is the New Internet Land Grab Just as early domain grabbers shaped the original internet, modern AI search engines represent a brand-new frontier. When clients lie awake at night searching for solutions to specific pain points, AI search engines recommend trusted authorities. Professionals who fail to publish content addressing these concerns will forever play catch-up. Insight 4: Vocabulary Seating Compounds Your Online Credibility Every professional uses unique words and phrasing to describe concepts. By consistently putting out content—such as blogs, LinkedIn posts, and videos—using your natural vocabulary, you train search engines to connect those specific terms directly to you, making you the inevitable expert clients find when they search. Insight 5: By the Time They Call, They Have Already Decided If a professional invests time into building online credibility in the "Left of Trust" space by answering specific client questions across multiple touchpoints, the client's decision is already made before the first phone call. They do not call to evaluate you; they call because they know you are the solution. Resources & Links Mentioned Be-Picked.com (Andrew's company website featuring a free 15-question strength and weakness report) Left of Trust: Clients Choose You Before They Know You (Andrew's upcoming book) The Credibility Generator (automated content tool for professional service providers) Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine About Andrew Colsky Andrew Colsky spent over 30 years as a trial attorney, litigator, and mediator, helping build what became the largest employment mediation program in the world. Driven by a lifelong fascination with human thinking and persuasion, he returned to school to earn a mental health degree, becoming a licensed mental health clinician specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder and behavioral sleep medicine. As a radio host reaching roughly 70,000 listeners per week and an entrepreneur, he combined his legal, clinical, and technological expertise to found Be Picked and create the Credibility Generator. 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What if the addiction isn't actually the problem?In this episode of Just the Guys, we're joined by author, speaker, and podcast host Jon Seidl, whose journey through anxiety, OCD, alcoholism, trauma, and recovery has led him to an unexpected conclusion: lasting change doesn't happen by simply removing the behavior; it happens when we discover what's underneath it. Together we explore:Why addiction is often an attempt to escape something deeperThe relationship between trauma, fear, shame, and unhealthy copingADHD, neurodiversity, and why research shows higher vulnerability to addictionWhy understanding our brains explains behavior—but never excuses itThe difference between identity and diagnosisHow "special interests," work, ministry, food, gaming, pornography, alcohol, or success can all become misplaced prioritiesWhat it means to get to the root instead of simply modifying behaviorWhy the gospel offers something far deeper than behavior managementHow the church can become a safer place for confession instead of condemnationWhy true freedom isn't learning to manage an addiction—it's no longer needing it to escapeOne of the most powerful moments comes when Jon shares the words that changed his life. His wife didn't tell him to stop drinking. She challenged him to discover why he needed alcohol in the first place. That question became the beginning of real healing. Whether you've wrestled with addiction, anxiety, ADHD, compulsive behaviors, or simply find yourself escaping into work, ministry, hobbies, food, or endless distraction, this conversation offers hope that transformation is possible. Jon talks about his later-in-life discovery of ADHD.Because every addiction is asking a deeper question.And every heart longs for real freedom.ResourcesGuest: Jon SeidlFinding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith & LifeConfessions of a Christian AlcoholicPodcast, blog, and nonprofit: ChristianAlcoholic.com If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use the reminder that freedom begins—not by managing the symptom—but by discovering the root.
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ERP is the gold standard for OCD. But what happens when it's not enough on its own?In this episode of Breaking the Rules, Dr Celin Gelgec and Dr Tori Miller explore one of the most important — and least talked about — questions in OCD treatment: when and how to bring in other therapeutic modalities, and how to do it without abandoning the principles that make ERP work.Tori shares what traditional manualized ERP actually looked like in the early days of her career — rate your SUDS, watch the clock, wait for the anxiety to come down — and how the field has shifted since the inhibitory learning model changed the way we think about exposure. Celin reflects on her experience of always working in an integrated way, and why the principles of ACT have always felt like ERP to her — because they are.They also get honest about the moments when ERP becomes a battle. When the exposure menu turns into a war. When a client has every reason in the world not to engage — and what to do instead.Whether you're a clinician looking to expand your toolkit or someone living with OCD who's wondered why their therapist keeps talking about values and mindfulness -this episode will change how you think about what treatment can look like.In this episode, you'll learn:What traditional manualized ERP actually looked like — and how it's evolvedWhy the inhibitory learning model changed everything about how we approach exposureHow ACT principles map directly onto ERP — and why urge surfing is response preventionThe question to ask before bringing in any new modality: is this ERP-friendly?What to do when a client refuses to engage with the exposure hierarchyHow schema therapy, DBT, and imagery rescripting can be woven into OCD work without softening exposureWhy ERP has a 20% dropout rate — and what that tells us about why integration mattersWhen to hold the line and when to shift gears — and how to know the differenceWhy getting your client's life back is always the goal, even when it doesn't look like ERPNew episodes of Breaking the Rules drop fortnightly. Follow or subscribe so you don't miss one.www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Episode 495 and we're here to get funky! Today Em brings us a collection of haunted fast food restaurants which has us practicing our diner slang. Then Christine covers Part Two of The University of Idaho Murders. And can anyone tell us if this is a chicken nugget? …and that's why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Head to http://dosedaily.co/DRINK or enter DRINK to get 35% off your first subscription.Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to meet great candidates who'll go the extra step for your job.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK .Get 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks… Ericka: Hi Dr. Cabral! I was wondering if the hydrogen tablets are just as good as the machine you use? I want to save for it, but until then, are the tablets just as good? Michelle: My son and daughter-in-law are 20 weeks pregnant with their first child and just found out their unborn baby has Cystic Fibrosis. They are extremely health conscious individuals with food, exercise, sauna, yoga and meditation and are curious how to begin navigating this new diagnosis from a functional medicine perspective once the baby is born while also working with their CF medical team. You've answered one question about CF several years ago stating to be cautious with mucus causing foods and be careful with food combining. Do you any other thoughts you feel would be helpful? Maria: You're an amazing person. Keep sharing your knowledge.I couldn't find anything on ulcers. Do you have any treatment for them? Thanks again for all you do.. Donelle: Hi Dr. Cabral - I'm currently finishing up IHP Level 1 and loving it so far! I have a specific question regarding a condition my husband has developed over the last year+. He has hemifacial spasms on one side of his face. It started with an eye twitch but spread down his cheek and toward his mouth over time. He had a head/neck MRI done. No issues noted. Currently, he is receiving botox injections in the area every 3-4 months as needed. He takes good supplements (fish oil, magnesium, DNS, berberine, etc.) but nothing helps to resolve this. Any advice you can share would be most appeciated! Thank you, Donelle Denice: My son has been suffering with Pandas. Main symptom is OCD. Where do we begin? Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3852 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!
In episode 552 I chat with Andrea who has kindly agreed to share her story with us. We discuss panic attacks, existential OCD, some OCD worries including what if gravity ceases to exist and what if my eyes roll up into my head, a core fear of living with suffering, her experiences at the Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT), mental compulsions being missed in therapy, gender dysphoria and gender treatments, sensorimotor OCD, tools that helped her, and much more. Hope it helps. Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/andrea-552 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter
In the case of State of Idaho v. Bryan C. Kohberger (Case No. CR01-24-31665), the defense has submitted a response opposing the State's motion in limine, which seeks to exclude neuropsychological and psychiatric evidence from the trial. The defense intends to present expert testimony indicating that Mr. Kohberger exhibits behaviors consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They argue that these conditions explain certain behaviors, such as a flat affect, intense gaze, and repetitive speech patterns, which might otherwise be misinterpreted by the jury as indicative of guilt or lack of remorse. Additionally, the defense contends that these behaviors are neurological in nature, supported by neuroimaging evidence, and are crucial for the jury to understand Mr. Kohberger's demeanor and actions accurately.The State, represented by Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson, has moved to prohibit the introduction of this evidence, arguing that it is inadmissible under Idaho rules. The prosecution asserts that the defense has not provided sufficient specific details about Mr. Kohberger's alleged conditions and that such evidence could unfairly prejudice the jury. They also contend that the defense failed to meet disclosure deadlines set by the court. The judge's decision on whether to allow the neuropsychological and psychiatric evidence will significantly impact the strategies employed by both parties in the upcoming trial, scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ty A
Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-20-2026: An emailer asks about amlexanox for mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Dawn first walks through MCAS diagnostic criteria—requiring symptoms across at least two of four categories (skin, low blood pressure, abdominal, respiratory), with serum tryptase testing performed both during and after a flare. She grades amlexanox as a C: originally FDA-approved only as a topical paste for canker sores, later approved in Japan as an asthma treatment, but never validated for MCAS and pushed largely by a single compounding pharmacy and its influencer clones. She recommends conventional agents first—antihistamines, montelukast, cromolyn, quercetin, aspirin for flushing, and Xolair anti-IgE antibodies for severe cases—plus microcrystalline cellulose as the safest capsule filler if compounding of amellanox is pursued. Most ovarian cancers—including nearly all fatal cases—actually originate in the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes rather than the ovaries themselves. Opportunistic salpingectomy tacks a five-minute fallopian tube removal onto any abdominal surgery (tubal ligation, hernia repair, gallbladder, appendectomy), potentially reducing lifetime ovarian cancer risk by 65% -80% based on epidemiological data from Swedish, Canadian, and Danish registry studies. Dr. Dawn recommends particular consideration for non-childbearing women with BRCA1/2 or family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Deep brain stimulator devices manufactured after 2020 (about 40,000 U.S. patients) contain adaptive-DBS capability that can be activated via firmware upgrade without additional surgery. Rather than delivering constant stimulation like older devices, adaptive DBS reads beta oscillations (13-30 Hz motor-control brainwaves) in the basal ganglia and modulates output in real time—reducing stimulation as L-DOPA peaks from drugs and increasing it as medication wears off, smoothing the swings between agitation and freezing. Sleep improvement has emerged as a notable secondary benefit, potentially slowing disease progression. The technology is also being investigated for dystonia, essential tremor, OCD, and Tourette's syndrome. Chinese company StarMed is developing brain-computer interfaces closely resembling Neuralink designs, benefiting from aggressive government funding, large patient populations, and reduced tort liability. One trial uses an eight-probe device placed atop the dura mater (avoiding brain penetration) connected to a pneumatic glove that has restored eating and drinking function in about twenty paralyzed patients over twenty months. A more invasive Shanghai trial implanted 256 probes on the neural cortex of a woman with epilepsy who could operate social media and control a wheelchair within two weeks; a related U.S. system using 65 hair-thin sensors enabled speech with just ten-millisecond delay. An emailer describes recurring two-week viral illnesses (sore throat, swollen glands, congestion, cough, body aches) recurring every 4-6 weeks. Dr. Dawn frames the question as either impaired immunity or changed exposure. She recommends starting with a CBC to rule out blood dyscrasias like leukemia, checking urine mycotoxins for mold exposure, then examining behavioral changes—new job, handling cash before eating, and the well-documented protective effect of masking in public that dramatically reduced cold rates during COVID. Dr. Dawn covers three health policy items. The good: new USDA dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid, putting protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables, and fruits at the top, with whole grains reduced to a small band, and it's recommendation 1.2 g/kg protein daily. The bad: an executive order attempting to reduce childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and separate MMR into individual components—impossible since no U.S. manufacturer makes the individual antigens, and misguided since infant hepatitis B vaccination prevents mother-to-child liver cancer transmission. The ugly: a 26-year-old heart transplant recipient whose insurer initially dropped coverage of her generic anti-rejection drug, then "ghost approved" it at $1,000 for 90 days versus the previous $180. Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Pharmacy now supplies her the same medication for $300 (cost plus 15% profit plus 5% handling), highlighting the massive markups embedded in the standard pharmacy chain. For a time before that, the mother of the heart donor stepped up and paid for the recipients anti-rejection drugs to keep her son's heart beating.
Ready for real help with OCD or anxiety? Book a free discovery call with me — no pressure, no obligation: robertjamescoaching.com/book-discovery-call Prefer to work at your own pace? My 12-week programs are available self-guided: Break Free from OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/self-guided Sensorimotor OCD: robertjamescoaching.com/sensorimotor-self-guided New here? Start with my free course: robertjamescoaching.com/free In episode 639 Robert James explains practical, simple steps to use when you've already been massively triggered — how to create space from urgent thoughts, come back into your body, and reduce the power of obsessive doubt. He walks through grounding techniques (feet on the floor, breathing, shoulder rolls), body scanning, checking whether compulsions are helping, and refocusing on small, value-driven actions — all while accepting that strong emotions can be present and will pass Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
Kiki Monique and Ryan Bailey are back in the studio this week, and somehow exploding champagne is the least messy thing on the agenda. Following Hayden Panettiere's heartbreaking story, the trio discusses postpartum mental health, the stigma that still surrounds it, and why women should never be professionally punished for speaking openly about what they're going through. They also unpack the Lindsay Clancy trial, the misinformation spreading online, and the difficult question at the center of so much of the discourse: when someone is repeatedly asking for help, who has a responsibility to actually hear them? Then, it's back to the mess with Jax publicly airing his grievances with Brittany, the staged paparazzi shots of Jax & Lori K, and Ryan refusing to even open Jax's DM. Ryan also wants to know why Scheana isn't on “The Valley” and whether there's any truth to the idea that she's secretly dying to get back on reality TV. Scheana shares what she envisions for her future in that space—and why, if she does return, viewers may meet a very different version of her. Plus, Scheana reveals why she didn't find Lala's reunion apology authentic, reflects on the version of Katie Maloney she wishes she'd appreciated sooner, and explains why being told someone “doesn't recognize” her anymore might actually be the biggest compliment. Follow us: @scheana @scheananigans Co-Hosts: @thetalkofshame @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey Purchase your very own copy of the NYT Best-selling book/audiobook MY GOOD SIDE at www.mygoodsidebook.com! A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS: This episode includes discussions of postpartum depression, postpartum OCD, postpartum psychosis, intrusive thoughts, suicide, and the deaths of children. If you or someone you love is struggling with maternal or postpartum mental health, support is available. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential support 24/7 at 1-833-852-6262, and Postpartum Support International offers resources and support through its HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773 or by texting HELP to 800-944-4773. If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Episode Sponsors: Find your nearest Ross at RossStores.com.Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn.Right now, podcast listeners can save up to 48% off their first order at pendulumlife.com/GOODASGOLD.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this essential episode, Dr. David Puder sits down with board-certified reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Katrina Furey to unpack postpartum psychosis. They cover its early warning signs, symptoms, diagnostic challenges, risk assessment, and evidence-based treatment. They discuss classic onset within days to weeks after delivery, common delusions centered on the infant, fluctuating mental status, the critical distinction from postpartum OCD, elevated risks of filicide and suicide, strong links to bipolar spectrum disorders, and the vital roles of lithium, antipsychotics, sleep protection, ECT, medical workup, and family support. Learn why this psychiatric emergency demands rapid intervention, how most women fully recover, and practical guidance for clinicians and families navigating this rare but treatable condition. Link to blog Link to YouTube video
Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost talks about the negative impacts that convenience can have us. Our character and our faith is important to God and convenience can be a direct threat to those things. It can take away the opportunity for us to be curious, to go the extra mile, or even to be uncomfortable. God often forms us in the process and in the waiting. Don't lose sight of that because you're relying on convenient tools to get by. "Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me." Luke 9:23 _____________________________________________ ☆ PRE-ORDER 'LOVE THAT LASTS' HERE: https://allyyost.com/en-usd/pages/book ☆ OUR NEW MERCH IS LIVE! SHOP AT: https://allyyost.com ☆ Find your purpose at Grand Canyon University ➤ GCU.edu ☆ If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ➤ https://learn.nocd.com/COFFEE ☆ give your clothes a second life with Vinted. download the free Vinted app and for a limited time, enjoy free shipping in the US on Vinted ☆ Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to ➤ www.Quo.com/COFFEEONICE ☆ MY BIBLE (code 'ALLYYOST' at checkout) ➤ https://hosannarevival.com/collections/beautiful-bibles/products/nlt-notetaking-bible-belfast-theme ☆ TUMBLER LINK ➤ https://allyyost.com/products/cwcoi-glass-tumbler-white _____________________________________________ Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________ Connect further with Ally ! TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/ ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/
Hiii GGB This week, we're talking about what it means to see Jesus rightly—not through fear, shame, religious pressure, or our own past experiences, but for who He truly is. READ ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL STORIES OF THE BIBLE WITH US-- LUKE 24, THE ROAD TO EMMAUS. Teaching begins at 17:17 We love you so much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari SPONSORS NOCD — If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started at nocd.com/GGB Dose — Get 35% off at https://DoseDaily.co/GGB Grand Canyon University — Learn more at https://GCU.edu Olive & June — Shop at https://OliveAndJune.com/GGB GET OUR BOOK Out of the Wilderness: 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons Available wherever books are sold. SEE US ON TOUR Get tickets and find a city near you at https://GirlsGoneBible.com Follow Girls Gone Bible: Instagram: @girlsgonebible TikTok: @girlsgonebible YouTube: @GirlsGoneBible
While we often like to think we're in control of our own lives, both of our storytellers learn that some things remain beyond our grasp, no matter how hard we try to steer the outcome.Part 1: After years of helping others safely navigate glaciers, Monte Montepare suddenly finds himself at the mercy of one. Part 2: Jessica Lee Williamson's OCD fixates on a single question: how will she die?Monte is a comedian, storyteller and adventure guide originally from Colorado. He's been Keynote Speaker at The Ouray Ice Festival, is on the cover of The Alaska Packraft Guidebook, and is part owner of Kennicott Wilderness Guides in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska (all real things and places). Monte is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour and has a story published in The Moth's most recent book "A Point of Beauty: True Stories of Holding on and Letting Go." He lives in a little house on a hill with his partner Jillian, their kiddo Rocky and chiweenie Sage. Jessica Lee Williamson is a Los Angeles based television writer and comedian known for her work on I'm Dying Up Here, F is for Family, and The Big Leap. A first-generation American, she was raised by her Cuban mother in a small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. After moving out west, Jessica graduated from The Second City Conservatory. In addition to developing shows for Netflix, F/X, and Amazon, her stories have been featured on This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour, and Lena Dunham's Women of the Hour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Explore the psychology of effective leadership and the hidden mental patterns that influence how you handle fear, failure, and change. A leader can learn new skills, adopt ambitious goals, and proudly claim a growth mindset—yet still remain trapped by the way they interpret the world. Sure, you might believe people can change, but... Are you willing to hear what you do not want to hear, pursue what matters instead of merely avoiding loss, and see the people around you as human beings rather than instruments. In this episode, Ryan Gottfredson explores the four mindsets that shape leadership psychology: fixed or growth, closed or open, prevention or promotion, and inward or outward. Together, they explain why two people can face the same problem and produce entirely different results. More encouragingly, these mindsets can be improved through small, repeated interventions—sometimes involving little more than reflection, better questions, and five minutes of honest journaling. Separate your identity from the possibility of being wrong. Choose a meaningful destination instead of drifting away from danger. Ask how your decisions affect the people you lead. Listen closely, find the lens you have been carrying, and decide what becomes possible when you change it. SPONSORS ☺️ NOCD Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset UPGRADE to Premium:
If you have ever been told that you are too emotional, sensitive, anxious, hormonal, disorganized, or simply not trying hard enough, this episode is for you. There's a chance, according to Mel's expert guest today, that like Mel, that the root cause of what you're struggling with is actually ADHD. Today, Dr. Sasha Hamdani, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and leading expert on ADHD, gives you the full and comprehensive explanation you deserve. She shares that ADHD is not just about attention. It can affect your emotions, motivation, energy, sleep, appetite, relationships, and ability to handle the demands of everyday life. And these symptoms often get completely missed in women and girls. Mel gets deeply personal about being diagnosed at 47, the anxiety she experienced for decades that was due to untreated ADHD, and the emotional overwhelm she never realized was connected to ADHD. Dr. Hamdani explains why ADHD is mistaken for anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, or hormonal issues (this is why so many people spend years believing there is something wrong with them!). This is the ultimate guide to adult ADHD. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why ADHD is not just attention and focus; it's also about regulating your mood, sleep, motivation, and energy. -Why ADHD is so often missed in women and girls -Why anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, and ADHD are often confused (even by medical professionals) -Why criticism feels so overwhelming for anyone with ADHD -Why perfectionism, overworking, and people pleasing can be signs of ADHD -What is happening inside the ADHD brain -Why ADHD is not always a “superpower” -The four critical steps to take if you think you or someone you love may have ADHD -The medication, therapy, coaching, tools, and systems that may help ease symptoms of ADHD -What you can start doing while you wait for professional support -The difference between the way ADHD can look externally and how it can feel internally -How hormonal changes during puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause can intensify ADHD symptoms This is an episode about understanding your brain, recognizing lifelong patterns, and learning what kind of support may be available to you. Mel also wants to tell you: Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone's talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on Instagram Follow the show's Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTok Want zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Headline Highlights: Lindsay Clancy's journals and searches shed new light on her mental state, while the defense challenged key evidence. A Michigan family of eight was found shot to death, with investigators uncovering multiple fires and missing smoke detectors. Newly unsealed records reveal Bryan Kohberger's autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, raising questions about his future appeals. A “Philly House of Horrors” investigation uncovered missing women, weapons, drugs, chemicals, and disturbing digital evidence. Chris Watts is reportedly set to marry a woman he met while behind bars, who moved closer to him and changed her name to “Lizzie Watts”..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .
Matt Fox joined me to chat about his interest in the marathon after coming from a National class middle distance background, his trajectory with content creation, the Chinese running shoe market, and his power weight ratio journey. Matt Fox: sweatelite.co | IG: @mattinglisfox Episode Sponsors: LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Kila Insoles: kilarun.com Code: BITTER ($50 Off) Episode summary: Zach Bitter interviews Matt Fox (Sweat Elite) Matt's background: Former Australian middle-distance runner who twice finished 5th at Olympic/World trials (consistent 1:48 800m). Felt he "failed" after never making a national team, which later fueled his curiosity about how better runners train. How Sweat Elite started: After a failed Strava-like app, Matt launched a site interviewing pros. He later began filming elite workouts (inspired by old FloTrack videos), but it lost money due to last-minute travel costs and limited YouTube revenue. He recouped losses by documenting his own marathon builds. Content landscape: Athletes now prefer posting their own journeys, making third-party workout videos harder. Influencers-as-coaches is a growing issue; both agree formal qualifications aren't required (many great coaches never had them), but buyers should do due diligence. Bad influencer coaches can still introduce people to the sport who later seek better help. Creators they follow: Truett Haynes (humor + ambitious Olympic Trials goal despite current times being far off; recently hired Rory Linkletter). Also Eric Floberg (cinematography) and Rory Linkletter (authenticity, Canadian marathon record pursuit). Weight/body composition debate: Matt accidentally got very lean (70 kg) for a 2:20 marathon, then gained 3–4 kg and plateaued at 2:23–2:24. After noticing he was much larger than the Japanese runners he raced with, he used carb-cycling (high carbs around key sessions, deficit on easy days) to drop back to ~69 kg and ran 2:18–2:19. He has since lost another ~12 kg. He stresses this is highly individual and risky. Personality matters: people with OCD/obsessive tendencies are more likely to develop RED-S or eating disorders. He now studies nutrition to give safer guidance. Examples cited: Josh Kerr's long-term leaning-out, George Cush dropping weight before winning Comrades, Ryan Hall hitting a point where further loss hurt performance. Both emphasize timing (fuel hard sessions, restrict on recovery days), not living in a perpetual deficit, and resetting after races. Chinese super shoes: Matt recently lab-tested 12 models from Anta, Li-Ning, 361°, Xtep, Dynafish, etc. Many perform comparably to Western shoes at half the price and often last longer. Notable mentions: Li-Ning Dragon Flight (79 g, technically illegal but extremely fast; a legal version is coming), Anta C10 (very similar to Puma Fast-R), Dynafish trainer (versatile, durable, sub-200 g). Barriers in the U.S.: high tariffs, limited specialty-store distribution, and brands currently focused on the Chinese market. Anta and Li-Ning are expanding globally. Matt's current status: Recovering from injury, posting daily on Instagram/Strava as Matt Fox. Targeting a 2:17 or faster at the Melbourne Marathon in two months. Timestamps: 0:00:02 — Intro and welcome to the episode 0:00:45 — Matt shares his background and connection to the podcast 0:01:42 — Matt's unusual running journey and early Sweat Elite work 0:04:33 — Matt's competitive middle-distance background and Olympic trials attempts 0:05:50 — Stepping away from elite running and building Sweat Elite 0:07:19 — From a failed app to interviewing pro runners 0:09:06 — Building content, monetization challenges, and workout videos 0:13:10 — Athletes making their own content and the creator/brand shift 0:14:36 — Should influencers need qualifications to coach? 0:21:08 — Coaching credentials and the role of experience 0:22:34 — Content creators Matt is excited about 0:25:46 — Truett Haynes, Rory Linkletter, and the entertainment factor 0:31:34 — Transition to weight, performance, and body composition 0:33:19 — Matt's marathon progression and how weight loss affected performance 0:40:27 — The nuance of weight loss, RED-S, and individual differences 0:48:32 — Why the conversation is different for different runners 0:50:22 — Timing carbohydrates and avoiding energy deficiency 0:52:19 — George Kusche at Comrades 0:57:30 — Josh Kerr seemingly fully optimized 01:03:12 — Chinese running shoes and why they matter 01:06:12 — Jack Crago and testing Chinese shoe models 01:08:25 — Distribution, tariffs, and market access in the U.S. 01:13:02 — Shoe durability and foam life 01:15:28 — Lightest legal shoes and new tech from Chinese brands 01:17:42 — Anta, Puma, and the global shoe market 01:19:04 — Puma concept shoes and performance development 01:20:49 — Why Chinese brands are expanding more slowly in the West 01:22:12 — Matt's trip to China and how he got deeper into shoe tech 01:23:54 — Dynafish and ultra-light trainers 01:26:12 — Wrap-up, where to find Matt, and final thoughts
Everyone worries. Bills. Family. Health. Work. The future. Anxiety is a normal part of being human—but when does ordinary worry become something more? Something that needs professional intervention? More specifically, when does “everyday anxiety” become Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA member expert Ben Eckstein, LCSW, therapist, anxiety specialist, and author of “Worrying Is Optional,” to explain how clinicians distinguish everyday stress from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. You'll learn why worrying isn't the same as problem-solving, why avoiding anxiety often makes it worse, and how evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy help people reclaim their lives. Listeners Will Learn The physical symptoms that commonly accompany chronic anxiety Why avoidance can make anxiety stronger over time The role of medications like SSRIs and benzodiazepines in treating anxiety disorders Why worry can feel productive — even though it hardly ever is Whether you've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, wonder if your anxiety has crossed the line from normal to clinical, or want to better understand someone you care about, this conversation offers practical insights, expert guidance, and hope. We would like to thank Otsuka for providing educational support for this episode. Our guest, Ben Eckstein, LCSW, is the owner and director of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He's a therapist specializing in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and OC-Related Disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Ben is a trainer, speaker, and author of the book, “Worrying is Optional.” Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.
A lot of you have been wondering how Inna's son Jake is doing, and in this episode she gets personal about it. A few years ago, their family found out Jake has PANS/PANDAS, a condition where the immune system reacts to strep and other infections by inflaming the brain, and it can look like anxiety, OCD, tics, and tantrums that show up out of nowhere. It's a lot more common than people think, especially in kids whose moms have autoimmunity like Hashimoto's.Inna traces the two years it took to understand what was happening, the symptom that almost got missed, the antibiotics that brought Jake back in 48 hours, and the Lyme and full-moon pieces that turned out to matter more than she expected. It's honest about how nonlinear this has been, and how much of their life bends around it.But the real reason she made this episode is the bigger idea underneath it: what to do when you're stuck in the hard middle of something, past the scary start but nowhere near finished. If you have Hashimoto's or any chronic condition, that middle will sound familiar, and Inna shares the shift that's helped her stand in it differently.For full show notes, please see: https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/coming-to-you-from-the-messy-middle/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about... What intrusive thoughts actually are. How to recognize when a repetitive question or worry is more than ordinary curiosity, and the subtle clues that can help you tell the difference. The types of topics (like private parts, germs, or order) that are most common in intrusive thinking. The simple shift that can help your child stop identifying with the thought and begin seeing it as something separate from who he or she is. Why reassurance often brings only temporary relief, and what tends to work better in the long run. Practical, child-friendly strategies that can help kids feel more in control when their brains get "stuck" on a thought. How to respond in ways that reduce shame, build confidence, and help your child develop the skills to cope with intrusive thoughts over time. Whether your child is experiencing intrusive thoughts because of anxiety, OCD, PANS/PANDAS, or you're simply wondering if what you're seeing is developmentally typical, this episode will help you better understand what's happening inside your child's mind and give you practical tools to respond with confidence and compassion. REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:
Season 6 Kickoff: The Neuroscience of Rejoice Always (Philippians 4:4) — Rewiring Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & OCD In this Season 6 premiere of Rewire Your Brain: The Peace & Positivity Podcast, host Liz Bagwell dives into the neuroscience behind Paul's command in Philippians 4:4 to "rejoice in the Lord always." Using Hebb's Law — the neuroscience principle that "neurons that fire together, wire together" — Liz breaks down why rejoicing isn't just a feel-good suggestion but a divine prescription for rewiring a brain stuck in anxiety, depression, PTSD, or OCD. Today's gratitude and prayer prompts walk you through Micro and Macro Gratitude, a Faith-Filled Gratitude practice, a guided Meditation with Jesus through Philippians 4:4-9, and an action step for choosing joy despite your circumstances. What You'll Learn: The neuroscience of Hebb's Law and why "neurons that fire together, wire together" Why Paul's command to "rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4) is a neurological prescription, not just an encouraging verse The Greek word study behind "rejoice" (chairo) and how it differs from giving thanks How focusing on gratitude retrains your brain to notice more good instead of more negative A guided Meditation with Jesus through Philippians 4:4-9 A practical action step for externally expressing joy despite hard circumstances Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Season Six: A New Beginning 01:13 Healing Through Faith and Neuroscience 04:00 The Power of Gratitude Practices 07:12 Micro and Macro Gratitudes 10:04 Transforming Groans into Gratitude 13:25 Prayer and Reflection on Heavy Hearts 16:20 Understanding Rejoicing in the Lord (Philippians 4:4) 19:06 Neuroscience of Joy and Gratitude 21:58 Practical Steps for Rejoicing 24:20 Affirmations and Identity in Christ 27:08 Meditation and Action Steps 30:10 Reflection and Closing Prayer Scripture Referenced: Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:6-9 Links & Resources: Hear Liz's full story and the science of neuroplasticity: Season 3, Episode 1 (https://podcasts.apple.com/bm/podcast/s3e1-christian-prayers-and-meditations-for/id1683576689?i=1000671699080) or Season 4, Episode 1 (https://podcasts.apple.com/bm/podcast/season-4-day-1-of-christian-prayers-and/id1683576689?i=1000697728428) Join the email list for weekly encouragement, first access to new resources, and a free gift when you sign up: https://divinerx.myflodesk.com/uv87x847ln Need more in-depth brain-rewiring steps? Check out the Divine Rewire Course: https://elizabeth-bagwell.mykajabi.com/cotton-sales-page Links for PDF worksheets: Patreon Link for Worksheets Loved this episode? Follow the show and leave a quick rating in your podcast app — it helps this podcast reach someone else who needs it today. Tags: Christian podcast, faith-based mental health, anxiety podcast, depression podcast, PTSD, OCD, neuroplasticity, Hebb's Law, gratitude practice, Philippians 4, Bible study, prayer, Rewire Your Brain podcast, Liz Bagwell Meta description (paste into your SEO/description field, not the show notes body): Start Season 6 with the neuroscience behind Philippians 4:4's command to "rejoice always." A faith-based approach to anxiety, depression, PTSD & OCD.
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In this episode, I'm sharing a practical toolkit for partners of people with relationship OCD (ROCD), so you can support your loved one's recovery while also protecting your own emotional well-being.
A defense evaluation built to protect Bryan Kohberger became the clearest window into how he processes the world. Dr. Rachel Lawson Orr tested Kohberger, interviewed his family, and cataloged behavioral patterns consistent with a lifetime of diagnoses. Those include autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ADHD, ARFID, developmental coordination disorder, depression, anorexia, and opioid use disorder from a heroin addiction he developed as a teenager. Orr documented a man with restricted facial expression, poor social reciprocity, impulsive rule-breaking, and what she called "overall poor" insight. His family confirmed the patterns and told Orr they had been coaching him through social interactions for years without success. Internet forum posts attributed to Kohberger at age sixteen describe the same gap between how he experienced himself and how others experienced him. He wrote about feeling no emotion, acting without remorse, and seeing the world like a video game. He framed his disconnection as making him "smarter." The evaluation puts clinical language to a pattern visible in every public moment since his arrest. A man on rails, cycling through the same fixed positions, unable to see what everyone around him can see.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod?sub_confirmation=1Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#BryanKohberger #Kohberger #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #IdahoMurders #PsychEval #KohbergerPetition #UniversityOfIdaho #MoscowIdaho #HiddenKillers
In this live broadcast, I stand at the intersection of mental health and biblical insight, sharing from my journey “in the trenches” of my own journey and through experience of helping those who are struggling. From a pastoral lens, I share the common root areas that are often underlying those who struggle with OCD and also those who battle ADHD, and how these […]
Did Regan Grimes get screwed at the 2026 Texas Pro? We break down his close battle with Patrick Moore, plus John Jewett, Andrew Jacked and Nick Walker's Olympia prep. Then, 5 rules for surviving contest prep without ruining the rest of your life — staying focused without letting bodybuilding, food and optimization take over everything. 0:00 2026 Texas Pro Breakdown 1:30 Did Regan Grimes Get Screwed? 3:40 Regan Grimes vs. Patrick Moore 11:15 John Jewett & Jonarthur Duncan 12:45 John Jewett's Incredible Transformation 21:20 Is Andrew Jacked Training Hard Enough? 22:40 Nick Walker's Olympia Training Camp 24:00 Bodybuilders are so OCD 27:30 5 Rules for Surviving Contest Prep Without Ruining Your Life 28:50 Keep One Part of Your Life Normal 32:00 Don't Judge Yourself Off One Bad Check-In 37:00 Stop Making Food the Center of Your Life 41:50 Spend Time With Non-Bodybuilders 53:30 The Trick to Getting More Out of Life 57:30 Stop Trying to Optimize EVERYTHING 1:00:00 Ron's Great Story About His First Nationals 1:04:00 Ron & Dusty Talk Football LISTENER QUESTIONS 1:06:30 Dusty's Favorite Cigar 1:08:00 Ron Wants Dorian Yates to Sign the Gym Wall 1:12:00 Going to a Bodybuilding Gym for the First Time 1:18:30 Mimicking Your Favorite Bodybuilder 1:22:50 Clen or SLU-PP-332 in the Offseason? 1:28:45 TV Show Recommendations
In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe gets real about one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood parts of postpartum life: intrusive thoughts. If you've ever had a scary, unwanted thought pop into your head after having a baby and immediately wondered, “What is wrong with me?!”, you are absolutely not alone. HeHe sits down with Špela Grašič, a registered clinical counselor and new mom who has lived with OCD herself, to unpack the difference between common postpartum intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD. They talk about why so many new parents experience unwanted thoughts about something happening to their baby, and why having an intrusive thought does not mean you want it to happen or make you more likely to act on it. Špela shares her own experience with vivid postpartum intrusive thoughts and explains how OCD can be sneaky, showing up not just through obvious behaviors, but through mental compulsions, reassurance-seeking, checking, avoidance, and constantly trying to make sure you're a “good enough” or safe parent. Together, HeHe and Špela explore how hormones, sleep deprivation, hypervigilance, stress, and the enormous responsibility of caring for a tiny human can all contribute to postpartum intrusive thoughts. They also share practical ways to respond when those thoughts show up, including naming and externalizing them, grounding, breathing, values-based strategies, and finding a therapist who actually understands OCD and perinatal mental health. Most importantly, this episode is about taking the shame out of thoughts you never asked for. Postpartum OCD can be misunderstood or mistaken for anxiety or depression, so knowing what to look for and getting the right support matters. If you've ever been afraid to tell someone what your brain is doing because you're scared they'll judge you, this conversation is for you. You deserve support, you deserve answers, and you do not have to navigate the weird, scary, overwhelming parts of postpartum alone. Chapters: 00:00 You Are Not Broken 01:24 Why Mental Health Feels Taboo 03:12 Meet Špela and Today's Goals 05:55 Taboo Intrusive Thoughts Explained 07:04 Real Postpartum OCD Stories 10:45 Reassurance and The Data 12:03 Host's Bank Trigger Moment 16:01 Why Intrusive Thoughts Happen 19:19 Hypervigilance and Bias Battles 30:12 Birth Lounge App Break 34:29 Back to OCD Postpartum Changes 34:43 Postpartum OCD Flareups 35:19 Miscarriage Intrusions Explained 37:47 Compulsions and Leniency 42:09 Reassurance Versus Exposure 48:26 Support and Resources Wrap Guest Bio: Spela Grasic is a new mom and a Registered Clinical Counsellor from Kelowna, BC (Canada). Her journey into mental health started over a decade ago when a friend said, “maybe you should talk to someone.” (Yes, like the book.) She did and, over time, transformed her relationship with herself and her thoughts. She now sits with others as they learn to hold, untangle, and tend to all the messy, painful stuff. Spela holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Master of Arts in English from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan). Her S.S.H.R.C funded MA (English) research explored the novel as a space where communities can explore intergenerational trauma encapsulated in everyday interactions, institutions, and languages. Professional qualifications aside, Spela is a quirky, sometimes awkward, new mom, partner, sister, daughter, and friend navigating the messiness of a rich and fulfilling life. Connect with Spela: https://www.instagram.com/spelagrasiccounselling/ https://bcacc.ca/counsellors/spela-grasic/ https://alivecounselling.com/team/spela-grasic/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/ Connect with Spela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/spelagrasiccounselling/ BIRTH EDUCATION: Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection LINKS MENTIONED: Listen to our episode on intrusive thoughts w/ Dr. Kat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivM-Iqv1qK0 international iCBT foundation: https://icbt.online/ International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/ The Happiness Trap: https://thehappinesstrap.com/ https://www.instagram.com/anxietyocdtreatment/ Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net/
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D. (former medical school professor, epigenetics pioneer, and bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and Beyond Darwin) returns to explain why he believes humanity is living through an unprecedented evolutionary crisis, why today's global chaos may actually be the necessary breakdown before an extraordinary breakthrough—and asks the unsettling question: How far can humanity be pushed before it changes?In this episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, we explore the revolutionary science of epigenetics, why your genes account for less than 1% of disease, how environmental signals control your biology, and why Dr. Lipton argues that you are far more powerful than your DNA. He explains how consciousness shapes epigenetics, why our subconscious programming determines so much of our lives, and reveals practical ways to rewrite that programming through self-hypnosis and other powerful techniques.Bruce also dives into the fascinating intersection of Quantum Physics and spirituality, discussing whether everything is truly energy, whether physical reality is ultimately an illusion, whether spirit can be understood through quantum science, why he believes we cannot truly die, why karma is a biological reality, how many souls exist in the universe, whether souls choose to come to Earth to learn, and even whether a soul can switch bodies during a lifetime.He shares his own recent health challenges and how he applied The Biology of Belief to his recovery, explains why ignoring your life's purpose can manifest as emotional and physical struggles, recounts his personal experience with psilocybin, and reveals what it feels like to meet your energetic match.Bruce also discusses why love is the highest creative force, how it allows us to create "Heaven on Earth," why we need physical bodies to fully experience love, why cooperation (not competition) is humanity's greatest evolutionary advantage, and why the belief that life is meant to be a struggle is one of our biggest collective illusions.We also explore why alternative healing methods remain largely absent from mainstream education, the urgent new professions Dr. Lipton believes society must create to help humanity sustain Earth's ecosystem, how we unconsciously download limiting beliefs from those around us, four practical ways to reprogram the subconscious and create coherence between mind and reality, and why a lack of knowledge ultimately becomes a lack of power.If you've ever wondered whether science and spirituality can finally meet, this conversation may completely change the way you see yourself, and reality itself!If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/BREAKGet 15% off OneSkin with the code BREAK at oneskin.co/BREAK #oneskinpodVisit www.wakingup.com/breaker for a 2 week free trial. Go to https://helixsleep.com/breakdown to receive up to 30% off your Helix mattress.Visit drinkag1.com/BREAKDOWN and get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3 + K2 in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order.Get your annual IANDS Conference tickets at https://conference.iands.org.Go to https://tidd.ly/4uVltMe and use the code MAYIM50 to get $50 off your Elastique order.Dr. Bruce Lipton's latest book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanity's Future: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beyond-Darwin/Bruce-H-Lipton/9781637749364Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialikSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We couldn't let August slip away without a scandals episode! We have a juicy bunch of stories for you to feast on from midnight ballerinas and domestic t*rrorists. Who knew we had such range in our audience. To submit your story, send an email with a catchy subject line to landtstories@gmail.com! THANKS SPONSORS- Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LADIES to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year—with free shipping always. Get 30% OFF your first order at IndaCloud with code LADIES at https://inda.shop/LADIES! #indacloudpodIf you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/LADIES Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade at https://wayfair.com. WE'RE GOING ON TOUR - https://www.ladiesandtangents.com/live-show WE'RE ON PATREON - patreon.com/ladiesandtangents MERCH - https://ladiesandtangents.kingsroadmerch.com/ *NEW* SUBMIT YOUR STORIES - landtstories@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - @ladiesandtangents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of the Cultural Hall, we're having a long-overdue conversation about something that affects so many families but doesn’t get talked about enough: returning home early from a mission. We sat down with Jon Larsen and his daughter Brooklyn to get real about their family’s journey through this exact experience. Brooklyn opens up about getting called to the Argentina Rosario Mission, the brutally exhausting travel to the Mexico City MTC, and how running on practically zero sleep quickly spiraled into severe anxiety and OCD. Jon brings a really valuable perspective, not just as a dad trying to support his daughter from thousands of miles away, but also as a mental health professional with 25 years of experience. He talks about the helplessness parents feel and the tricky balance of knowing when a missionary is just facing standard growth struggles versus when they are in a genuine mental or physical crisis. We get into the weeds of the cultural stigma surrounding early returns, how isolating and overwhelming it can feel when you first step off that plane alone, and what members can do to actually help instead of just ignoring the situation. Jon and Brooklyn also share the awesome new resource they’ve built together called Returning Stronger, which offers peer mentoring, coaching, and a six-week course designed to help missionaries and their families transition back to normal life. You can find more info and check out their resources at returningstronger.com. The post Returning Stronger – Brooklyn and Jon Larsen – 1060 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.
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Most people think contamination OCD is about germs, chemicals, or bodily fluids. But what happens when your child feels like a thought, memory, word, person, or experience has become contaminated?In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, Natasha Daniels explores mental contamination OCD—a lesser-known but surprisingly common form of OCD that can leave children feeling like something is dirty, ruined, tainted, or unsafe, even though nothing has physically changed.You'll learn how OCD can convince kids that contamination spreads through intrusive thoughts, memories, emotions, people, places, and even words, leading them to avoid objects, throw things away, mentally “erase” thoughts, or start over in an attempt to feel clean again.In this episode, you'll discover:What mental contamination OCD is and why it differs from traditional contamination fearsCommon ways thoughts, memories, people, and experiences become “contaminated”Why neutral objects, places, and activities can suddenly feel unsafeThe compulsions kids use to try to get rid of the contaminationWhy reassurance and logic often backfireHow Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps children break free from the cycleIf your child suddenly refuses to wear certain clothes, avoids places that “feel wrong,” throws away perfectly good belongings, or believes a thought has somehow contaminated an object, this episode will help you understand what's happening, and what actually helps.Want more support?Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to help your child overcome OCD inside my online courses at ATParentingSurvivalSchool.com.Free Podcast HandoutDownload the companion handout for this episode at: NatashaDaniels.com/handoutsVideos on Contamination OCDHow to Handle Your Contamination OCD Trying to Beat Contamination? OCD Doesn't Play Fair.This podcast episode is sponsored by NOCD. NOCD provides online OCD therapy in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. To schedule your free 15 minute consultation to see if NOCD is a right fit for you and your child, go tohttps://go.treatmyocd.com/at_parenting***This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.Parents, do you need more support?
We're all looking for meaning in life in our own way. Poet and actor Lucas Jones reckons it doesn't really matter whether we call it God, The Universe, spirituality, or science, we all want to believe in the wonder in our world.In this chat, Fearne and Lucas bond over not being able to do small talk, instead wanting to deeply connect over their big feelings. They also both share their different experiences of having OCD.Lucas feels therapy is a brilliant thing – he's really benefitted from CBT – but wonders if the rise in therapy comes from a loss of real community. How can we truly listen to and connect with each other again?You can buy Lucas' book of poetry, I Still Believe In Miracles, now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Will PoulterTuppence MiddletonPoppy Jamie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.