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The human brain isn't actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.  While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called "brain plasticity”. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity “refers to the brain's malleability or ability to change”. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠ ⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠ ⁠Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As promised, this week we're talking a look at the ever-changing self-defense landscape for armed citizens…and it is changing…very quickly. MichaelBane.TV - On the Radio episode # 270. Scroll down for reference links on topics discussed in this episode. Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent or any entities affiliated to it. Host: Michael Bane Producer: Flying Dragon Ltd. More information and reference links: Dean Ing Follow DataRepublican (small r) How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Works/Kendra Cherry, VeryWellMind The Decivilizing of America/Victor Davis Hanson, American Greatness The Music of Ozo Bozo The Music of Semo

The human brain isn't actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.  While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called "brain plasticity”. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity “refers to the brain's malleability or ability to change”. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How often should you wash your jeans? Should I walk 10000 steps a day? Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 31/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you enjoy that break from Dobson? Thinking about how we can make the world a better place for everyone? That was nice, huh. Anyway, that's not what this episode is. Today Jake and Brooke are talking about perhaps THE Dobson book, "The Strong-Willed Child" and talking about what the hell Dobson means by "strong-willed". Check out "The Worst of All Possible Worlds": https://www.worstpossible.world/References:"Before you donate to Autism Speaks, Consider the Facts" from AutisticAdvocacy.org"Personality" from APA.org"The Autistic Horror of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (season 1)" by Patricia Taxxon on Youtube"The Controversy Around ABA" from ChildMind.org"What are the Big 5 Personality Traits" from VeryWellMind.com"Why The Myers-Briggs test is totally meaningless" from Vox.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get into it, what an absolute nightmare. On this episode, Jake and Brooke break down what exactly 'purity culture' even means, down to its rotten roots. Horrifying histories, awful anecdotes, and blood-boiling beliefs abound in this one.Citations (hyperlinks do not work on every platform)About the AIDS quiltAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs from Planned ParenthoodCan Antibiotics Affect My Birth Control? From Planned Parenthood by AttiaPurity Culture and Its Effect on Mental Health from VeryWellMind by John LoeppkyRickabaugh, T (2022), Leaving Church, Learning Love: Experiences of Queer Women in Purity Culture. University of Missouri.Sex and HIV Education (2023) from the Guttmacher InstituteThe FAQs: What You Should Know about Purity Culture from TheGospelCoalition by Joe CarterThe Flaw at the Center of Purity Culture from The Atlantic by Angie HongThe Impact of Christian Purity Culture is still being felt – including in Britian from TheConversation by Christabelle ThwaitesThe Racist Link Between Purity Culture and Christian Nationalism and Why It Matters In Elections from Reckon.news by Anna Beahm:What is Purity Culture from Lindakayklein.comWhy Nearly Every 2000s Disney Channel Star Wore a Purity Ring from Cracked.com by Carly Tennes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we help listeners master the mid-day meal: one wants in on the action, while another wrestles with the cost of lavish lunching. Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. Reflections on different types of lies. Segments in this episode:Not Clicking with the Clique in Chicago - “How do I crack the boy's club at lunch?”Food for Thought in New York City - “Eating out with my boss is costing me a fortune!”The Gist: “Do You Believe In White Lies?” by Barbara Field (from VeryWellMind.com)We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.Send your emails to info@cubicleconfidential.comThanks for listening! Connect with us on LinkedIn!

The human brain isn't actually a muscle, as a lot of people think. But nevertheless we still need to give it exercise to keep it healthy.  While you can go to the gym to work out the muscles in your body, the equivalent for the brain is training and stimulating something called "brain plasticity”. Verywellmind.com says that plasticity “refers to the brain's malleability or ability to change”. And it's definitely worth working to improve it too, as it can give cognitive performance a real boost. Are you saying improving brain plasticity makes you smarter? What kind of exercises can I do to improve those then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How often should you wash your jeans? Should I walk 10000 steps a day? Why are more and more men joining the no fap movement? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever showed up for a friend who was really going through it and just sat with them as if you were on a park bench? You didn't offer advice or guidance, you just simply saw them, heard them and comforted them in their moment of struggle. Join CH this week as she recounts the story of when her friend, Sarah, offered this powerful form of friendship and support, and how that has further shaped CH's approach to being there for someone - without the need for words or advice - where a quiet, non-judgmental presence can make a world of difference during tough times.   Show Notes For those who may not be familiar with the term toxic positivity, you can learn more about it on VeryWellMind.com.

" Conversely, some rape survivors become hyper-sexual or promiscuous following sexual attacks, sometimes as a way to reassert a measure of control over their sexual relations." -Wikipedia. We talked about the male misogyny-inspired promiscuity in their families in the form of serial cheating. "Serial cheating simply means that someone has cheated on a partner more than once." -Verywellmind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Meredith talks at length about her own dealings with covert narcissism in her life and family. Please read VeryWellMind.com article about Understanding The Covert Narcissist. Follow @terricole and YouTube psychologist Barbara Heffernan for more information on signs and recovery tips for Narcissism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Welcome to another episode of our personal experience told through the Truth & Coffee Time podcast! Today, we dive deep into the importance of maintaining a more respectful approach during arguments within a relationship, particularly the detrimental effects of threatening your partner with divorce. We discuss the power dynamics at play when one partner threatens divorce during an argument. We explore how it can lead to a sense of fear, insecurity, and an unhealthy balance of power, rather than fostering open and honest communication. We share our experience and explore the reasons why couples should avoid using this tactic and seek healthier alternatives. Let's explore a better way to communicate and nurture our relationships. Join us on this journey towards healthier, more harmonious connections. Thank you all and don't forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage with us!  Keep hanging with us - we got you! Thank you for listening! Show your support and Treat the Truth & Coffee Time Hosts to a cup of coffee In the meantime, check out a few of our resources and mentions below: "Why threatening Divorce during an Argument will harm your marriage" - Verywellmind.com Purchase the “Giving Yourself Grace Daily” Ebook HERE Meet Denise & Brian Hendershot | Podcast Hosts, Authors, & Bloggers - shoutoutmiami.com Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: ⁠@DiverseLuv⁠ Linktree: ⁠ DiverseLuv⁠ Email: ⁠truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com⁠ Subscribe to our Newsletter ⁠Sign up here Check out our latest blogs Sharing our thoughts Be the first to grab some new merch from our platform Shop at our SHOP We would love to hear from you!Emails: truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com hello@diverseluv.com Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Podcast Credits Engineering & Editing by Brigz Crawford | Instagram:@brigzcrawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song by Brigz Crawford |  Spotify:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Podcast Contributors: ORG5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/support

John Crowley, my audio engineer/editor extraordinaire, chose this episode this week as I'm getting back from vacation. My gratitude to him for many, many things! But he gives you some info on what this episode's message was for him and what I hoped it would be. Today we're focusing on the mind/body interaction – how your brain processes physical and emotional pain – as well as a brief touch on what are called somatic disorders. But what I want to focus on how your body might be expressing the pain or trauma you've experienced in your life. It's an intriguing topic and one I hope you'll enjoy. The listener voicemail is from a daughter who believes her mom may have something to do with her being ill and not knowing how to leave or get other help. This could be something called “munchausen's syndrome by proxy” which is a very complicated dynamic – but it might also be that this daughter's mom has been part of her trauma. I'll offer suggestions for both.. Advertisers' Links: We welcome back BiOptimizers and Magnesium Breakthrough as a returning sponsor to SelfWork and they have a new offer! Just click here! Make sure you use the code “selfwork10” to check out free product! Click HERE for the NEW fabulous offer from AG1 – with bonus product with your subscription! Scads of Important Links!   A recent Forbes article… discussing how your brain processes physical and social pain. Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part One (SelfWork Podcast) Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part Two (SelfWork) An article on somatic disorders found on VeryWellMind. How To Become An Emotional Grownup I don't have time sadly to discuss all of it... A recent Psychology Today article about different techniques that you can try to "get at" your body's holding on to trauma. And encouraging it to let go. Article on FDIA. Facticious Disorder imposed on another You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!  

Unleash your therapist directory profile power! Today we get to sit down with Ryan Schwartz, the mastermind behind Mental Health Match. Ryan's passion for supporting independent therapists was the driving force behind creating his groundbreaking modern therapist directory. Throughout our conversation, he explains how to craft an engaging and effective therapist profile. Want expert insights into converting directory browsers into clients? You'll get that and more in this can't-miss episode! Guest Bio: Ryan Schwartz believes that therapists can heal our world, but only if they feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. That's why he created a modern therapist directory that helps therapists grow their practice with the clients they love to work with. Prior to founding Mental Health Match, he was a communications strategist who used words and stories to bring people together and create social change. Ryan is also a co-founder of TherapistsDAO, a therapist community building the first large-scale clinic completely owned, governed, and designed by therapists. Ryan and his husband live in Portland, Oregon. Mental Health Match is a therapist directory that knows the therapeutic relationship starts with your online presence - before a client even contacts you. Their smart matching technology makes sure you hear from only the clients who are a fit for your practice. And referrals come with insightful information about the client, their presenting issues, and what they seek in a therapist. With over 50,000 clients coming every month, Mental Health Match is a great way to find the therapists you want. That's why a recent survey by VeryWellMind found that 91% of therapists would recommend Mental Health Match to their colleagues. And now, you can try Mental Health Match for free for 90 days - just use referral code PPPro when you sign up. https://mentalhealthmatch.com info@mentalhealthmatch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmatch/ In this Episode: The truth about therapist directory ranking Creating a therapist directory profile that attracts new clients Considering the message your headshot sends Using your profile to communicate with potential clients effectively Crafting effective profile content The importance of finding your niche Highlights: (3:14) - Three tips for creating a therapist directory profile that converts viewers into clients (10:42) - The key elements of effective headshots and profile videos (18:32) - Tips for crafting compelling profile content (22:02) - The importance of establishing your niche (27:03) - Recap of the main components that make up an engaging therapist profile (31:54) - Kelley answers a listener's question about AI's impact on the therapy field References: ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com Get 2 months FREE with Simple Practice → https://partners.simplepractice.com/tppp Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241 This podcast is produced and managed by Jenga Creative → jengacreative.com

This month is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as SelfWork has been named one of the ten top podcasts for depression by VeryWellMind for 2023 – I wanted to focus on just that. Depression. I'm pulling from a talk by Dr. Michael Yapko, an expert on depression, as he lists the five most common mental mistakes that people struggling with depression tend to make – those mistakes can cause depression to be increased, and can start a negative spiral that, given the right circumstances, could lead to depression or worsen it. But, as I heard Michele Obama say to a group of young women the other day, “You become what you practice being.” I couldn't agree more. So today we'll talk about the habit of rumination. What's that? It's when you have one thought – a negative thought or a string of thoughts – that repeat themselves over and over again. I've heard it called a negative spiral or “letting myself drown in the past.” We'll compare it to the much healthier habit of self-reflection which isn't solely a "mental" practice, but also one that can blend in emotional feelings and dynamics. Maybe you do have feelings that still need to be worked through; rumination will probably not lead you there, whereas self-reflection just might. And I'll offer four things you can do to stop ruminating and make a healthier choice!  Our voicemail for today needs a trigger warning as it was left by someone who states that she's attempted suicide multiple times. A therapist has told her family that she's only trying to get attention, and to ignore her. She's asking me what my advice to her family might be… This is a complex subject, so I'll answer it as simply as I can – and that may not do justice to her question. Vital Links: Have you been putting off getting help in 2023? BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! Article on rumination in OCD by Kimberley Quinlan Rumination as part of grief You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you! BetterHelp.  

What exactly is “combat accuracy”? At what distances should be training and practice for self-defense scenarios? We will consider this in detail during our SOTG Homeroom. We have a special guest, Chris Avena from American Outdoor News will join us. We will talk about what it means to be a patriot and the importance of teaching history as well as the realism of the outdoors. Is the color orange safe or dangerous? Or is it just a color? During our Duracoat Finished Firearms segment we will discuss that. Also, for our Brownells Bullet Points, we are reminded of the importance of the Stop the Bleed concept.  Thanks for being a part of SOTG! We hope you find value in the message we share. If you've got any questions, here are some options to contact us: Send an Email Send a Text Call Us Enjoy the show! And remember… You're a Beginner Once, a Student For Life! FEATURING: WHAS11, Americas1stFreedom.com, VeryWellMind.com, Madison Rising, Jarrad Markel, Paul Markel, SOTG University PARTNERS: Brownells Inc, DuraCoat Firearm Finishes, Hi-Point Firearms FIND US ON: Juxxi, MeWe.com, Gettr, iTunes, Stitcher, AppleTV, Roku, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, tumblr TOPICS COVERED THIS EPISODE [0:00:00] Rape of the Mind - People who like to pry into other's lives Buy the Book: https://amzn.to/431CgPT [0:20:10] DuraCoat Finished Firearms - DuraCoat University TOPIC: Colors are fun More than 100 airsoft rifles seized by federal authorities in Louisville www.whas11.com Huge thanks to our Partners: Brownells | Duracoat Firearm Finishes | Hi-Point Firearms [0:42:34] Brownells Bullet Points - Brownells.com TOPIC: Beware of Assisted Opening Knives [0:55:31] SOTG Homeroom - CrossbreedHolsters.com TOPIC: Combat Accuracy. What is realistic? Should we rely upon statistics? www.americas1stfreedom.org [1:04:54] Special Guest: Chris Avena - www.americanoutdoornews.com Life-long outdoorsman – Camping, Fishing, Hunting Publisher of American Outdoor News – Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine Host of American Outdoor News Podcast American Outdoor News- “Where Your Adventure Begins” On the Board of Directors for Dallas Safari Club Northeast Chapter Asch conformity experiments www.verywellmind.com SOURCES From www.whas11.com: Federal authorities say they have seized 100 airsoft toy rifles in Louisville. According to U.S Customs and Border Protection, officers confiscated the rifles during their Operation Safety Tip from March 20 to March 24. Officers focused on suspect shipments of the toys without orange safety tips that were attempting entry into the U.S. They focused on the merchandise exported from China and Hong Kong and also merchandise that was described as “airsoft, replica, toys and other cargo.” Federal import laws state airsoft rifles imported or transported in the U.S. must meet requirements of having barrels with “a minimum 6mm wide blaze orange tip” and they are specified for safety purposes. (Click Here for Full Article)

Today I'm sharing about an upcoming resource that I'm putting the finishing touches on.   “Negative self-talk is any inner dialogue you have with yourself that may be limiting your ability to believe in yourself and your own abilities, and to reach your potential.  So negative self-talk can not only be stressful, but it can really stunt your success.”(Verywellmind.com) Stay in the know: Subscribe to get email updates on upcoming special offers, retreats, webinars, podcast episodes HERE How to connect with Stine: Running Aligned Body and Mind women retreat 2023. Book a 1:1 call with me to learn about the Running Aligned Body and Mind retreats. Request Learn to Love Your Runs a 3 step guide that will help you connect with your runs outside of the standard running metrics. Connect inside Running Aligned Body and Mind on Facebook.  Connect on Instagram Email Stine  

Today I'm sharing about an upcoming resource that I'm putting the finishing touches on.   “Negative self-talk is any inner dialogue you have with yourself that may be limiting your ability to believe in yourself and your own abilities, and to reach your potential.  So negative self-talk can not only be stressful, but it can really stunt your success.”(Verywellmind.com) Stay in the know: Subscribe to get email updates on upcoming special offers, retreats, webinars, podcast episodes HERE How to connect with Stine: Running Aligned Body and Mind women retreat 2023. Book a 1:1 call with me to learn about the Running Aligned Body and Mind retreats. Request Learn to Love Your Runs a 3 step guide that will help you connect with your runs outside of the standard running metrics. Connect inside Running Aligned Body and Mind on Facebook.  Connect on Instagram Email Stine  

Part 3 of our series on relationships concludes with a discussion on "Situationships". A very interesting topic with many, many things to discuss. For some it may be a new topic, to others it's not new at all. Wherever you fall in, it doesn't matter...Let' Talk! Get our "Be Constructive Not Destructive" t-shirt, long sleeve or hoodie here now! Enter code CONSTRUCTIVE at checkout.   Connect with the Podcast Follow us on Instagram Join our community on Facebook   Connect with the Podcast Crew Tsombawi "TèKà" Knibye, Jr.: Facebook @tknibyejr Twitter @tknibyejr, Instagram @tknibyejr Omar "O" Williams: Instagram @odw1980 Denise "D-Nice" Obi: Facebook @denise.obi Instagram @iamdniceeeee Frame of Mind Ink Podcast Website: frameofmindink.com Email: fofmpodcast@frameofmindink.com Phone: (302) 689-3499   Click here to view the article from VeryWellMind in Section 3 of our this podcast.

It's hard to figure out the perfect gift for somebody, and it can be even harder if you know them well!  Anna and Raven both have immediate family members with birthdays this week and they have no clue what to do! (:30) Are you up to date on this week's biggest news stories?  Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what's trending, including the long awaited response to the slap heard round the world! (3:01) Dishwashers are magical machines that do 90% of the work for you.  But if you can't bring yourself to do the remaining 10%, that's all I need to know about you! (6:42) Did you have a dumb argument this weekend?  Anna and Raven both had arguments with their respective spouses over their inability to make a decision! (10:17) What did you learn during your last big move?  Anna is getting ready to move into a new house and she needs all the advice she can get! (14:17) Do you have a kid who's addicted to video games? It's a very common problem these days, but psychotherapist Amy Morin from VeryWellMind.com has some tips on how to break the habit! (21:54) It's a very big day on the Anna and Raven show.  The Tooth Fairy herself is in the studio and Anna has so many questions! (25:33) A miracle has occurred at Anna's home!  That which had passed has returned to life, but her husband is definitely not thrilled about it! (29:10) Devon and Lacy's daughter is getting ready to celebrate her tenth birthday. Because she got so many gifts for Christmas, she has no idea what she wants for her birthday. Lacy has suggested that instead of gifts from family and friends, she ask for donations to a charity. Their daughter agreed but Devon thinks that Lacy pushed it on her and that it's not fair. Lacy disagrees, why get more junk when she can learn about making a difference? Devon says it would be one thing if it was their daughter's idea, but it wasn't, it was Lacy's. Whose side are you on? (36:32) Lori has a shot at $3100!  Can she beat Raven in pop culture trivia and win the prize? (44:06)

This is an enlightening and relatively in-depth conversation with clinical therapist Sarah Hazelton who specializes in OCD among other areas of mental health. We define OCD and the difference between that and anxiety. She talks about how it plays out with intimacy, how to treat it, how to find a qualified therapist to help, and what a person can do if they can't access a therapist. There is more that had to be cut for time available at patreon.com/whatexcitesus Some can be heard even if you aren't a member. Learn more about Sarah at www.hazeltoncounseling.com The article I reference at the beginning of the episode: How OCD Can Impact Your Sex Life at VeryWellMind.com - https://bit.ly/3RvjA6A IOCDF.org - the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation website is full of great information Sarah recommends this book for clients: Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships by Sheva Rajaee MFT And this one for Practitioners: Sexual Obsessions in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Step-by-Step, Definitive Guide to Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Monnica T. Williams, Ph.D., ABPP, and Chad T. Wetterneck, PhD

According to Verywellmind, they define Imposter Syndrome as "The internal psychological expereince of feeling like a phony in some areas of life despite any success that you have achieved in that area". I'll just let you sit here for a second.... Let's talk. Come on in Inside the Bubble. "There's purpose in your story" Farmers Insurance: https://agents.farmers.com/ga/kennesaw/9501413-austin-brumit   As a partner of this episode, listeners can access the BetterHelp link located below to receive 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp AND get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. https://betterhelp.com/insidethebubble Don't forget to get your new 2023 planner: https://shop.lhagenda.com/reflih/678/?campaign=InsideTheBubble  Bodybar Pilates: https://bodybarpilates.com/studio/  Subscribe to your favorite podcast: https://glow.fm/insidethebubblewithharlig/  Join me in reading one of my favs"Atlas Of The Heart" by Brene Brown. Here is a special link to get the book: https://apple.co/3LOh7l6  Follow "Inside The Bubble With Harli G" on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidethebubblehg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Insidethebubblehg 

Only 8 percent of us will stick to our New Year's resolutions before the end of the year. Guest Amy Morin says that's because our goals are often too lofty or not specific enough. She offers some smart strategies for making and not breaking resolutions this year that will make you feel better about yourself. Amy is the editor-in-chief of VeryWellMind.com and the author of a series of bestselling books on strategies mentally strong people use. Her TedTalk is one of the most listened to of all time. 

Since gaslighting is the Merriam Webster dictionary word of the year, it's clear that this is something many are curious about. Rather than just looking at the definition, Ginny gathered some credible information. She digs deep with a medically reviewed article that explores gaslighting tactics, signs that you could be the victim of gaslighting and what to do. Verywellmind.com article: https://www.verywellmind.com/is-someone-gaslighting-you-4147470 Instagram quote: @changeurperception. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ginny-priem/message

What do you think of when you hear the psychology of color? Is it about the mind of color? How colors impact us? Well if you have any of these questions, listen to this week's episode of The Psychotic Break to learn about Color Psychology in emotions and our perceptions!Here's what VeryWellMind has to say about colors: https://www.verywellmind.com/color-psychology-2795824

Why can't he just get the groceries right? That was the narrative I had in my head early in my marriage when I didn't trust my husband to go to the grocery store on his own. My issue was the need to be in control of every aspect of my life because I was a staunch perfectionist. It started early for me...and probably for you. Who hasn't wasted time in the pursuit of a perfect moment or experience? Many well-known individuals have professed to their own forms of perfectionism only to recant and express that it wasn't worth it – Serena Williams, Martha Stewart, Steve Jobs. In fact, Jobs called perfectionism your worst enemy. In this episode, you will hear... 1. Four ways to quell perfectionist tendencies 2. Why perfectionists are prone to procrastination 3. How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can minimize the desire for perfection Episode links: Read the full Blogcast article (https://www.hanifabarnes.com/blog/done-perfect) for more details on how to know when done is better than perfect. VeryWellMind.com (https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-you-may-be-a-perfectionist-3145233) Download Your FREE Time Management Checklist (https://www.hanifabarnes.com/shop/p/time-management-checklist). Go from busy to effective in no time! ⏰Move from busy to effective by realigning expectations and promoting self-advocacy in your quest for purposeful time management strategies. ⏰Let me know what you want to hear! Send your inquiry to the Time Tutor (mailto:info@hanifabarnes.com). ⏰Learn more about my services and offerings at hanifabarnes.com (https://hanifabarnes.com). ⏰SUBSCRIBE to the Reimagine Time Digest (https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/61996e54f7462ee6d281f0b7) for regular insight on how to reimagine your relationship with time and move from busy to effective in business, work, and life. Follow me @hanifabarnesesq on: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanifabarnesesq) Medium (https://hanifabarnesesq.medium.com) Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/hanifabarnesesq) Instagram (https://instagram.com/hanifabarnesesq) FaceBook (https://www.facebook.com/hanifabarnesesq) Clubhouse (https://www.clubhouse.com/hanifabarnesesq)

Are you S.A.D.? Could be Seasonal Affective Disorder. Psychotherapist Amy Morin explains:-Is it real (ahh, yes it is)-What causes it?-What are the symptoms?-How can we treat it?Amy is a professional and walks us through all of this (she's so good)VeryWellMind.com 

I Want to Believe the Podcast – S5 The Mandela Effect | 2nd Halloween Special 2022 Open: Mandela Effect Trailer | Closing song: Miracle Music by Black Rainbows Clips throughout episode: Mathew Santoro | Bri Bennage Tedx | Ay! Welcome to a second, surprise Halloween episode of the I Want to Believe podcast! The Mandela Effect has been confusing people around the world since 2009. But what is it exactly? The person who coined the term defined it as, “When people clearly recall an event in history, something very specific, but historical records show that something else happened.” Tonight, on this All Hallows Eve episode, I'll be sharing the origins, examples, my own personal experience, some theories as to what the Mandela Effect might be and also, we'll get into the creepier side of the phenomenon. - My latest spooktacular book, We Only Come Out at Night, is available for purchase. This book is a collection of short horror stories and is a great companion piece for your Halloween festivities. You can get it at: SlevikStore.Company.Site or at the Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine. Valerie's Tangled Web of Friends book series can be found on all online booksellers: B&N | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Goodreads Lastly, my documentary, Otherworldly Amor has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ParaFlixx Paranormal+ this is a subscription service much like Netflix and offers monthly or yearly subscriptions. Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. Another great tool for harnessing your Halloween hellscapes. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months. Sources: MandelaEffect.com | NPR | FionaBroome.com | VeryWellMind.com | CERN | TechTarget.com | IFLScience --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/207believe/support

The fourth and final episode of a four-part series related to Childhood Trauma. To find more information and resources on Childhood Trauma, visit The National Child Traumatic Stress Network or NTCSN.ORG, VERYWELLMIND.COM, and BETTERHELP.COM.  You can find Guilt-y Free! on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Anchor.  Stay Tuned for Season 2!

In this Patreon unlocked episode, JFOD goes through a long list of psychological disorders. It's not a completely comprehensive list, but it's quite a large amount. In addition to the list, there is also information about what each psychological disorder entails. The disorders are broken into 15 categories that include Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Neurocognitive Disorders, Personality Disorders and many more. This patrons-only exclusive episode is a great primer. It was written by Kendra Cherry at VeryWellMind. Support John on Patreon: Patreon.com/JFOD. Watch John's stand up special: youtu.be/OKptLDt6xKo.

Psychotherapist Amy Morin talks:-Why Aug/Sept is depressing for a lot of people-Kids navigating start of school-It's OK for kids to have downtime or do nothing on a Saturday-Is it time to pull them from Life 360? Amy is so so good.This is the website she is editor and chief: VeryWellMind.com 

— Treating yourself with kindness can be life-changing—and journaling can help you get there. Learn to let go of negativity and improve your self-image. Build the skills you need for managing self-criticism and practicing self-compassion so you can increase happiness and let go of anxiety. Clarity helps us find focus and direction so we can take steps toward what we want for our lives. Alison's work is designed to empower you to get clarity on where you are and where you'd like to be. Growing in self-compassion starts with seeing things as they are. Before making the changes important for healing, it's essential we get real about what's holding us back and no longer working. When you unload the weight you've been carrying, you make room for compassion. It's freeing to create a future beyond the places we've been limiting ourselves. What we can imagine—what could be—is where new possibilities open and we come alive. Our dreams, visions, goals, and commitments give us direction and purpose. They inspire us into action and guide us back on our path when we inevitably get off track along the way. — Alison Valeria Teles interviews Alison McKleroy — the author of “The Self-Compassion Journal: Prompts and Practices to Inspire Kindness in Your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions.” Alison is also a speaker, cognitive-behavioral therapist, artist, teacher. She is the founder of Center for Spark, a personal growth company committed to radiant well-being. Alison is passionate about empowering and inspiring people to come alive, live their brightest visions, and light up the world with love and joy. Drawing from more than 15 years of clinical experience and training, Alison is wild about sharing wisdom and tools. She has helped thousands of people transform their lives through her books, courses, workshops, and retreats. Alison's work has been featured in major media outlets, including VeryWellMind, PyschCentral, and Medical News Today. To learn more about Alison McKleroy and her work, please visit: alisonmckleroy.com and centerforspark.com                   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

Mahesh Grossman is a somatic hypnotherapist who helps entrepreneurs, online marketers and people that work at startups find and overcome the obstacles that keep them from the success they seek, not just in their work, but also with regard to developing more fulfilling relationships and the lifestyle they want when they are off the clock. He is the author of The One Minute Anxiety Solution (available at oneminuteanxietysolution.com) and the creator of the Defy Trauma course (at DefyTrauma.com), which features his 5-Step Trauma Detox process. He's done TV, radio and newspapers throughout the United States and his been quoted in WebMd and VeryWellMind online. Mahesh's unique perspective is that our procrastination and self-sabotage are a call to heal underlying issues from our past. When we overcome them, we break through our own personal glass ceiling and achieve the impact and success we deserve.  To connect with Mahesh visit DefyTrauma.com.Subscribe & Follow Side Talk & The Oh Hell No Podcasthttps://sidetalk.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theohhellnopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/TheOhhellnopodcastTell us what you want to hear...fill out our questionnaire! https://forms.gle/pLHjHLtv1SkgHRpF9

Explaining your relationship to the narcissist or emotionally immature person, people, or entity in your life to those around you can be incredibly validating when it's met with empathy, curiosity, and understanding. But, when you open up to someone and they respond with judgment, neutrality, or "one-upmanship" ("you think your situation is bad, let me tell you about my co-workers, college roommates, former high school substitute gym teachers relationship...at least that isn't what you're going through!") it can make you feel even worse! So how do you know who is safe to talk to, and what do you even say? Tony gives examples from his private women's group of positive and negative experiences with sharing. Plus, Tony explains narcissistic triangulation by referencing the article "What is Triangulation in Psychology," by Arlin Cuncic from Verywellmind.com https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-triangulation-in-psychology-5120617 Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19. You'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage. With the continuing "sheltering" rules spreading across the country, PLEASE do not think you can't continue or begin therapy now. http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch can put you quickly in touch with licensed mental health professionals who can meet through text, email, or videoconference as soon as 24-48 hours. And if you use the link http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch, you will receive 10% off your first month of services. Please make your mental health a priority, http://betterhelp.com/virtualcouch offers affordable counseling, and they even have sliding scale options if your budget is tight. You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit http://tonyoverbay.com and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs and podcasts. Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ

I've long been fascinated by the connections between our minds and our bodies, so much so that I wrote my dissertation (the original research you must complete before they give you a Ph.D.) on pseudoseizures. What are those? They look like actual seizures -  which are bursts of uncontrolled electrical activity between neurons that can cause all kinds of movements and abnormalities in muscle tone, sensations, or states of awareness. But they're not.  Pseudoseizures are seizure-like activity that's apparently caused by emotional/psychological factors. So today we're focusing on the mind/body interaction – how your brain processes physical and emotional pain – a brief touch on what are called somatic disorders -  but what I want to focus on how your body might be expressing the pain or trauma you've experienced in your life. It's an intriguing topic and one I hope you'll enjoy. The listener voicemail is from a daughter who believes her mom may have something to do with her being ill and not knowing how to leave or get other help. This could be something called “munchausen's syndrome by proxy” which is a very complicated dynamic – but it might also be that this daughter's mom has been part of her trauma. I'll offer suggestions for both.. So in this episode, sponsored by AG1, let's learn together about just how your body and mind are interconnected – which of course is what AG is all about! Settle in and I'm so glad you're here. Scads of Important Links! BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! A recent Forbes article… discussing how your brain processes physical and social pain. Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part One (SelfWork Podcast) Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part Two (SelfWork) An article on somatic disorders found on VeryWellMind. How To Become An Emotional Grownup I don't have time sadly to discuss all of it – but here's a A recent Psychology Today article about different techniques that you can try to "get at" your body's holding on to trauma. And encouraging it to let go. Article on FDIA. Facticious Disorder impoased on another You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!  

My mom used to write T H I N K on my forehead as a child. Ugh. I hated that! ! But it was definitely her way of trying to teach me self-control, a skill that I didn't have much of as a child! Today we're going to focus on three skills that are considered ego skills or what compose ego strengths. First is self-regulation or how you monitor and cope with your emotions. Second is self-control - how you manage your impulses and reactions. And third is self-motivation - what does it take to give you a sense of proactivity and purpose. SelfWork is almost always about "what you can do about it" and this episode is no different. We'll define how these three skills interact and how you can build them into your own set of skills - so that they're available to you when you need them. So in today's episode, sponsored by Athletic Greens, you'll learn that rehearsal is vital – not only to prove to yourself that you can change and grow – but to give your brain a chance to build new neurological circuitry. The listener voicemail for today features a mom who feels completely disrespected by her now adult children. And asks if I have any advice… What would you say? Important Links: Click Here for the fabulous offer from Athletic Greens - now AG1 - with bonus product with your subscription! VeryWellMind article on self-regulation Podcast by Andrew Huberman called The Huberman Lab. Tony Robbins article on self-motivation Jessica Stillman article on Huberman's work You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!      

You can totally hack into other people's heads. It sounds dastardly, right? But you can tweak other people's memories. On Mind Hacks, Heather Fishel cites the work of Dr. Jon Lieff and writes: “Once an event occurs and time moves on, it becomes a part of your memory. Each time you recall that event and its details—smells, sounds, details, and so on—you're not, in fact, remembering the original moment. Instead, you're recalling the last time you remembered that memory.” But it's more than that. We tweak those memories to make better stories: Fishel says: “Wired writer Jonah Lehrer points out, human nature makes us love stories, and the more exciting and engaging a story is, the more we'll want to share it. As a result, when we recount our memories both internally and to others, we ignore any facts that don't suit the plot. Our minds allow us to toss aside any information that we dislike, replacing truth with pure fiction. Why? We simply want to fit in, and unless we change what we remember, our stories will suck.” We will tweak our own memories so we don't look dumb, so we fit in, so we tell a better story, and we usually don't even realize that we're doing it. And sometimes we have totally false memories. What is a false memory? According to VeryWellMind, false memories “are misremembered, distorted, or fabricated recollections of past events. Such memories can be trivial, such as mistakenly remembering where you put your car keys, but they can also be much more serious.” The big time consequences of false memories are the stuff of novels and tv shows: false convictions, financial loss, lawsuits, children dying in heated, locked cars. But it is also a smaller scale thing. You are sure you left your cell phone on the desk. It is not on the desk. It is on the table. You have to wonder how many poltergeist cases are rooted in false memories, right? You think you shut the closet door, but the closet door is open. You are positive you locked the door. The door is unlocked. You think you saw Bigfoot when you were six, but did you really, Carrie? Ahem. I'm the first to admit that I'm no longer sure. Verywellmind has three strategies culled from researchers to help deal with false memories, which we are quoting here. Use imagery: Researchers have found that when people use imagery to create a visual representation of information, their memory for that information is better and less susceptible to false memories.10Search your memory: Experts also suggest that selectively searching memory for mistakes and falsehoods can sometimes be helpful.11Evaluate and corroborate memories: If you find a memory that you aren't sure about, evaluating it based on your expectations and then collaborating it using other people's recollections or other historical data can help verify or disprove it.11 But what's really wild is that psychiatrists like Elizabeth Loftus have found that there's a misinformation effect with memories. So, if you witness or experience an event and then talk about it, are questioned about it in a leading way, view tweets or news stories, or are exposed to the wrong information repeatedly? It can change your memory of that same event. Novelists can use this to help develop plots for novels. Mystery writers do it all the time making a detective call out the inconsistency in a witnesses' testimony, and sometimes in real life and novels people confess to a crime because of a false memory, believing they have committed a crime even though they haven't. But people can do this to each other too, as Fishel writes: “Try lying to them in a different way: tell them they didn't complete a task that they, in fact, did. For example, if your roommate can't seem to understand that doors need to be locked when leaving home, point out the unlocked door every single time you leave. Do this repeatedly over time, and your roommate will start double-checking and questioning himself every time he leaves home. "Did I lock the door? Did I completely forget?" What are the ethics here? Some people believe that this can be a force for good. But is controlling another person ever a force for good? It's like gaslighting but tweaked, right? So, use this knowledge wisely, friends. DOG TIP FOR LIFE Only manipulate your humans for good. LINKS WE REFERENCE https://nypost.com/2018/09/27/scientists-discover-evil-people-share-a-dark-triad-of-traits/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/weird-yellow-brick-road-discovered-at-bottom-of-the-ocean/ar-AAX4kJd SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. AND we are transitioning to a new writer podcast called WRITE BETTER NOW! You'll be able to check it out here starting in 2022! We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Carrie is reading one of her poems every week on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Here's the link. Write Better Now - Writing Tips podcast for authors and writers loving the strange the podcast about embracing the weird Carrie Does Poems

You can totally hack into other people's heads. It sounds dastardly, right? But you can tweak other people's memories. On Mind Hacks, Heather Fishel cites the work of Dr. Jon Lieff and writes: “Once an event occurs and time moves on, it becomes a part of your memory. Each time you recall that event and its details—smells, sounds, details, and so on—you're not, in fact, remembering the original moment. Instead, you're recalling the last time you remembered that memory.” But it's more than that. We tweak those memories to make better stories: Fishel says: “Wired writer Jonah Lehrer points out, human nature makes us love stories, and the more exciting and engaging a story is, the more we'll want to share it. As a result, when we recount our memories both internally and to others, we ignore any facts that don't suit the plot. Our minds allow us to toss aside any information that we dislike, replacing truth with pure fiction. Why? We simply want to fit in, and unless we change what we remember, our stories will suck.” We will tweak our own memories so we don't look dumb, so we fit in, so we tell a better story, and we usually don't even realize that we're doing it. And sometimes we have totally false memories. What is a false memory? According to VeryWellMind, false memories “are misremembered, distorted, or fabricated recollections of past events. Such memories can be trivial, such as mistakenly remembering where you put your car keys, but they can also be much more serious.” The big time consequences of false memories are the stuff of novels and tv shows: false convictions, financial loss, lawsuits, children dying in heated, locked cars. But it is also a smaller scale thing. You are sure you left your cell phone on the desk. It is not on the desk. It is on the table. You have to wonder how many poltergeist cases are rooted in false memories, right? You think you shut the closet door, but the closet door is open. You are positive you locked the door. The door is unlocked. You think you saw Bigfoot when you were six, but did you really, Carrie? The rest of our notes for this podcast won't fit here, but they are one click away. LINKS WE REFERENCE https://nypost.com/2018/09/27/scientists-discover-evil-people-share-a-dark-triad-of-traits/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/weird-yellow-brick-road-discovered-at-bottom-of-the-ocean/ar-AAX4kJd SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carriejonesbooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carriejonesbooks/support

Have you ever been in a relationship where you don't feel trust?   Here is a special bonus episode highlighting one of Ashley's favorite resources, the SelfWork Podcast hosted by Dr. Margarete Rutherford. In this featured episode, Dr. Margarete shares insight on all aspects of trauma bonding and what this may mean for your relationship.   Trauma bonding happens when trust is highly manipulated; when commitment and trying to make a relationship work are used against someone as a way to keep them in denial or disbelief that a relationship is harmful to them. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Rutherfords walk through how to notice if you are in a relationship like this, how to get out, and ways to heal from trauma bonding.    In This Episode, You'll Learn: What trauma bond is. How trauma bonding forms. Ways in which trauma bonding can show up in a romantic relationship and why this dynamic can be so impactful on the success of a relationship. Where To Find Dr. Margarete Rutherford:   SelfWork Podcast with Dr. Margarete Rutherford https://drmargaretrutherford.com/   Resources: John Kim, aka The Angry Therapist provides an article on trauma bonding   A BBC article on Stockholm syndrome   An  article in VeryWellMind.discusses features of covert narcissism   Sponsor:   Soul CBD Here is something just for you to sleep more deeply, reduce stress and heal anxiety.    Visit ashleystahl.com/soul and use the code YOUTURN at checkout for 15% off your order!

Anxious? Not sleeping? Can't focus? That sounds about right when it comes to hitting burnout. As a woman entrepreneur we fill so many roles, that it almost seems common to hit burnout and keep going, but we have to remember to slow down and take care of ourselves, and that is Monica's specialty!A heart felt deep and personal conversation that will give you easy and simple ways to avoid burnout when you are on-the-go so you don't hit that wall!Meet Monica!Monica Denais is a Latinx Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Mental Health Coach in Dallas, Texas. Monica helps women entrepreneurs stop questioning themselves so they can feel confident in both life and business. In her counseling practice, Monica works with women entrepreneurs who struggle with anxiety, burnout, codependency, entrepreneurial stress, perfectionism, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Monica has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, VeryWellMind, and Insider Magazine. Monica is also the host of the Café with Monica podcast, where she brings inspiring entrepreneurs to cover all things life, mental health, and entrepreneurship.https://cafewithmonica.com/about/@cafewithmonica

Financial literacy expert Adam Carroll joins Tim to talk about all things money, from financial freedom, managing your own finances, and the current trend towards a cashless society.  Adam is the author of “Winning The Money Game,” “30 Days To $1K,” and “Mastery of Money for Students.”  He is a two-time TED talk speaker, with one of his talks surpassing 4 million views. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Adam_Carroll_Final_auphonic.mp3 Money. You either have a little or a lot, but it seems for most people, you never have enough. And for as critical as it is, it's amazing how little most of us actually understand it. In ancient times, if human beings wanted something from someone else, they bartered. I'll give you a cow if you give me salt or tobacco. Somewhere around 5,000 BC, metal objects were used as money.  And then around 700 BC, a group called the Lydians were the first in the Western world to make coins that were used as money. Not long after that, countries started to make their own coins and give them certain values. That way people could compare the cost of items or services that people wanted. China was the first country to introduce paper money. Paper money became more common by 960 AD. We still rely on paper money and coins for much of our day-to-day spending and purchasing. But we also rely heavily on a cashless society. Credit cards, loans, and now thanks to our digital world – Venmo, online spending using passwords that access our financial accounts without anything physical changing hands. And, of course, crypto. We're fast moving into an almost totally cashless world.  And it seems to be happening at the speed of light. Adam Carroll is an author and a speaker on the subject of personal finance. He has spent the better part of his career and life helping people better understand money, how it fits in their lives, how to manage it, and how to be financially free. Links Adam Carroll's Website, AdamSpeaks.com The Build a Bigger Life Manifesto, by Adam Carroll (Amazon) Winning the Money Game, by Adam Carroll and Chad Carden (Amazon) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin/Covey The Fifth Discipline, by Peter Senge (Amazon) Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon) Cashflow Quadrant, by Robert Kiyosaki (Amazon) The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas Stanley and William Danko (Amazon) Udemy.com Coinbase How the Status Quo Bias Affects Your Decisions, VeryWellMind.com Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), Motley Fool About this Episode's Guest Adam Carroll Adam Carroll is an internationally recognized financial literacy expert and author of Winning The Money Game, 30 Days To $1K, and Mastery of Money for Students.  He is a two-time TED talk speaker, with one of his talks surpassing 4 million views. He is the creator of the Broke, Busted & Disgusted documentary which has been played in hundreds of high schools and colleges, and is featured on CNBC and available on Itunes. He is the founder and curator of www.MasteryOfMoney.com, and a contributor to the Huffington Post. Adam has presented at over 750 college and university campuses, hundreds of leadership symposiums, and countless local and regional events. His passion is helping people build a bigger life, not a bigger lifestyle.

Former frontman of the Band Bag of Grass, David Casper is now a construction worker living in the Pacific Northwest. David drops by the crabshed to talk with me about our shared experiences in school, working in dangerous environments, and the possibility of undiagnosed cognitive and psychiatric issues. We go into the nuts and bolts of working in the construction field, with an emphasis on roofing, a job both of us have done. We also talk about David's struggles in school, his possible dyslexia, the back injury that left him stuck in a brace and unable to compete in the sports that he loved. We also get to hear about the first time David tried Marijuana, and that story has a surprising character. If you like a good old-fashioned hang, this is the podcast for you. We had no main agenda, but we somehow kept hitting one interesting topic after another and the two hours flew by. Thanks to David for being such a great guest. Enjoy the show! Topics: ·      David sees his boss fall 14 ft from a roof, David is almost impaled by aluminum spears, David's promising high school sports career ended early due to a severe spinal injury, David had a back brace in high school, David starts smoking weed and forms a musical group to compete in Battle of the Bands, David's music makes some enemies... This episode is sponsored by... Night & Day Detailers Brian Marteeny o   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pandaandavandal (https://www.facebook.com/pandaandavandal) o   Phone: (503) 858-2334 LINKS: Dyslexia Quick Facts (From ChildMind.org) o   https://childmind.org/article/quick-facts-on-dyslexia/ (https://childmind.org/article/quick-facts-on-dyslexia/) DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for substance use dsisorders (from Verywellmind.com) o   https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders-21926 (https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders-21926) John Gottman, 4 Horsemen of Divorce o   https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/four-horsemen-gottman-research (https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/four-horsemen-gottman-research) Keywords: Four horsemen of divorce; Dr. John Gottman;  House construction; roofing; Dr. Roof; OSHA; PPE; roofing materials; thrill-seeking; footwear; Xtra-tuff boots; work boots; foot mobility; back injuries; back brace; Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia; Always Sunny Podcast; running sports; track and field; 400m dash; body types; endomorph; ectomorph; mesomorph; Uncrustibles; Oreos; sleep-walking; sleep-eating; double stuff Oreos; monkeys; cake; rice; health food; fried rice; HelloFresh.com; home cooking; football; head injuries; music; learning guitar; song writing; battle of the bands; Myspace.com; Job Corps; Lucas Barret; dating; online dating; Carmen Electra; Pam Anderson; big butt culture; relationships; sleep; conflict resolution; dyslexia; bias; diagnostic criteria; DSM-V; ADD/ADHD; marijuana; cannabis; CBD; childhood behavior; ego; work fantasies; fear of heights; leadership; management; local history, Ilwaco Heritage Museum; Charles Mulvey; stock markets; SHIB; day-trading; investing; sky-diving; wingsuit cliff-diving; Dyslexia; Specific Learning Disorder; psychiatric diagnosis. Music: ·      Into the Wild Again, Eden Maze. ·      1-800-DIRTY, Fashion. ·      Trouble Stay Away From My Door, Roy Williams ·      Still Fly, Revel Day. Ramble by the River Links: ·      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ramblebytheriver (Patreon.com/ramblebytheriver) ·      Website: http://ramblebytheriver.com/ (Ramblebytheriver.com) ·      Business: ramblebytheriver@gmail.com...

Friends, sometimes your body is putting out a message that you might not want out there. What am I talking about? Well, here we go. Shaun is a big, tall, broad-shouldered, thin-lipped man with large eyes and a large presence. When he crosses those strong forearms across his trunk and stands against a wall at a party, he is definitely sending a message to everyone glancing his way. And what's that message? Go away. Carrie is a short, buxom woman who tends to hug her purse to her chest whenever she's sitting down at a restaurant or at a poker table. She's definitely sending a message too. And what's that message? Carrie is super insecure about everything and she's clutching her purse like a baby blanket. Neither of these are really the messages we intend to send. Shaun is just trying (usually) not to take up too much room. Carrie's trying to hide her chest because that's what she's mostly insecure about. It's hard when people stare at your breasts all the time. But the point here is that we aren't always cognizant of the messages that our bodies are putting out. It has been suggested that body language may account for between 60 to 65% of all communication.Verywellmind citing Foley GN, Gentile JP. Nonverbal communication in psychotherapy. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010;7(6):38-44. And sometimes we can't control what we're putting out. That same article cites a study by Kleisner, Chvátalová, and Flegr which says, One study found that individuals who had narrower faces and more prominent noses were more likely to be perceived as intelligent. People with smiling, joyful expression were also judged as being more intelligent than those with angry expressionsVerywellmind So, some things we can't control unless we have a lot of money for cosmetic surgery, but some things we can, right? We can all remember that a closed body language often means that we're telling people nonverbally that we're hostile or anxious. An open body language often means that we're telling people we're open and friendly. Knowing how you move in space, how you take up space (or don't), is really helpful in understanding the impressions you give to people and the impressions others give to you, too. So you want to improve those skills, right? Verywellmind has another article all about tips to improve your nonverbal communication and they suggest doing the following: QUICK TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS One. Actually pay attention to other people's gestures and expressions. Two Notice when the words and the body don't match. Three Think about your tone of voice and other people's tones. Four Make eye contact like a boss. Five Ask questions to help you figure things out. They suggest "So what you are saying is that...""Do you mean that we should...""What I'm hearing is that you think..."verywellmind Six "Look at Signals as a Whole" A person might be smiling and clenching their fist, you know? That doesn't usually mean they want to go belly dance with you. Hot Tip For Body Language If you are standing at a party and don't want to do a Shaun or Carrie, do this: Let your purse hang down. Don't clutch.Pull your shoulders back.Stand with your feet a bit apart and planted on the floor. Pretend you're a female country singer, they are always standing like that. Don't wiggle around. Stand in one place SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. AND we are transitioning to a new writer podcast called WRITE BETTER NOW! You'll be able to check it out here starting in 2022! We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Carrie is reading one of her poems every week on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Here's the link. Write Better Now - Writing Tips podcast for authors and writers loving the strange the podcast about embracing the weird Carrie Does Poems RANDOM THOUGHT LINKS https://news.sky.com/story/prince-charming-mannequin-mistaken-for-body-rolled-up-in-carpet-on-motorway-12518465 https://news.sky.com/story/mafia-fugitive-arrested-after-being-spotted-on-google-street-view-in-spain-12509812 https://news.sky.com/story/police-officers-fired-for-ignoring-la-robbery-in-progress-to-play-pokemon-go-12513520

Friends, sometimes your body is putting out a message that you might not want out there. What am I talking about? Well, here we go. Shaun is a big, tall, broad-shouldered, thin-lipped man with large eyes and a large presence. When he crosses those strong forearms across his trunk and stands against a wall at a party, he is definitely sending a message to everyone glancing his way. And what's that message? Go away. Carrie is a short, buxom woman who tends to hug her purse to her chest whenever she's sitting down at a restaurant or at a poker table. She's definitely sending a message too. And what's that message? Carrie is super insecure about everything and she's clutching her purse like a baby blanket. Neither of these are really the messages we intend to send. Shaun is just trying (usually) not to take up too much room. Carrie's trying to hide her chest because that's what she's mostly insecure about. It's hard when people stare at your breasts all the time. But the point here is that we aren't always cognizant of the messages that our bodies are putting out. Verywellmind citing Foley GN, Gentile JP. Nonverbal communication in psychotherapy. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010;7(6):38-44.It has been suggested that body language may account for between 60 to 65% of all communication. And sometimes we can't control what we're putting out. That same article cites a study by Kleisner, Chvátalová, and Flegr which says, VerywellmindOne study found that individuals who had narrower faces and more prominent noses were more likely to be perceived as intelligent. People with smiling, joyful expression were also judged as being more intelligent than those with angry expressions So, some things we can't control unless we have a lot of money for cosmetic surgery, but some things we can, right? We can all remember that a closed body language often means that we're telling people nonverbally that we're hostile or anxious. An open body language often means that we're telling people we're open and friendly. Knowing how you move in space, how you take up space (or don't), is really helpful in understanding the impressions you give to people and the impressions others give to you, too. So you want to improve those skills, right? THE REST OF THESE TIPS DON'T FIT HERE! So, head over to Carrie's website to read them (if you're into that). SHOUT OUT! The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free. AND we are transitioning to a new writer podcast called WRITE BETTER NOW! You'll be able to check it out here starting in 2022! We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. Carrie is reading one of her poems every week on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carriejonesbooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carriejonesbooks/support

Here's our last Second Time Around until we're back in the saddle in a few days! And we're so looking forward to what's ahead in 2022! What's a trauma bond? How does it form? Why is it important for that dynamic to have its own label or name? Trauma bonding happens when trust is highly manipulated; when commitment and trying to make a relationship work is used against someone as a way to keep them in denial or disbelief that a relationship is harmful to them. I've been there. I still have never revealed all that happened in that relationship; so much of it is now such clear abuse, I'm flabbergasted I didn't see it for what it was. But I didn't. Until I did. Our listener email for today is from someone who wants some answers about enmeshment and what she terms “covert narcissism” – It sounds like she's the daughter and feels enmeshed or has been told perhaps she's enmeshed with him. It's very much like our topic so I thought it meshed well with the topic. So please get comfortable and listen in to what may be a triggering episode for some of you - so listen carefully and protectively. And my gratitude to our sponsor today - BetterHelp! Important Links: BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! John Kim, aka The Angry Therapist provides an article on trauma bonding A BBC article on Stockholm syndrome An  article in VeryWellMind.discusses features of covert narcissism Wikipedia article on trauma bonds You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then clickhere and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My new book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!  

Read my new book, The Pursuit Of Excellence https://bit.ly/thepursuitofexcellence Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Text Hawk to 66866 for "Mindful Monday" This episode starts with a short review of 2021 and I share my goals for 2022. Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12    https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Gary Chapman, PhD, is the author of the bestselling The 5 Love Languages® series, which has sold more than 20 million worldwide and has been translated into 50 languages. Dr. Chapman travels the world presenting seminars on marriage, family, and relationships, and his radio programs air on more than 400 stations.  Notes: The Five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation - Words of affirmation is about expressing affection through spoken words, praise, or appreciation. When this is someone's primary love language, they enjoy kind words and encouragement. Quality Time - For those who identify with quality time as their love language, love and affection are expressed through undivided attention. This means putting down the cell phone, turning off the tablet, making eye contact, and actively listening. Physical Touch - A person with this love language feels loved through physical affection. Acts of Service - For acts of service, a person feels loved and appreciated when someone does nice things for them, such as helping with the dishes, running errands, vacuuming, or putting gas in the car. Receiving Gifts - Gift-giving is symbolic of love and affection for someone with this love language. They treasure not only the gift itself but also the time and effort the gift-giver put into it. My personal Love Language assessment results: Quality Time: 37% Words of Affirmation: 33% Acts of Service: 20% Physical Touch: 10% Receiving Gifts: 0% We all express and receive love differently. Consequently, understanding those differences can make a serious impact on your relationship. According to Dr. Chapman, this exercise is one of the simplest ways to improve your relationships. Here are some ways that understanding love languages can improve your relationship: Promotes selflessness - When you are committed to learning someone else's love language, you are focused on their needs rather than your own. Creates empathy - As someone learns more about how their partner experiences love, they learn to empathize with them. Maintains intimacy - If couples regularly talk about what keeps their love tanks full, this creates more understanding in their relationship. Aids personal growth - When someone is focused on something or someone outside of themselves, it can lead to personal growth. Shares love in meaningful ways - When couples start speaking one another's love language, the things they do for their partners not only become more intentional but also become more meaningful. It's not a feeling. The “in love” feeling wears off after about 2 years. It's an attitude to love someone. “I want to do anything I can to enrich your life.” There is a thought process and intention behind it. Keys to being a better listener: Start with the intention to understand THEIR perspective Do not interrupt the other person Wait until they are completely done speaking How to earn back trust? Forgiveness is not a feeling, it's a choice. You have to make the choice to forgive someone. Thank you to Verywellmind.com for help preparing for this conversation

If your child is struggling with identity issues (and possibly LGBTQ+) you may be wondering what to do and say. How do you let them know that it's okay to come out and you are there for them? Or how do you find help and support if you aren't sure that it is okay? It is crucial that you get yourself to a mental space to support your children as they come out as LGBTQIA+. Because if you aren't supportive you will drive them away and they will find support elsewhere. Today on the podcast Annie Henderson is here to give us all guidance on what to do if our children show signs of being LGBTQIA+. https://anniemhenderson.com/ (Annie M Henderson) is a Certified Professional Life Coach specializing as a Coming Out Coach for the LGBTQIA community and helps people-pleasers that avoid conflict, over apologize, and struggle to say no, start living authentically and find the peace they have been missing. She is the host of the podcast Coming Out Loved And Supported. After going from an unfulfilled existence checking all the boxes of perceived  “success,” to breaking into an intentional, abundant life, she now uses her experiences and professional background as a teacher, counselor, and life coach, to teach and mentor others. In working with her diverse clientele to discover unapologetic joy, including the LGBTQIA community and people-pleasers, her teachings focus on releasing self-doubt, embracing the power in setting boundaries, and removing the habit of over apologizing.  She's the international best-selling co-author of She Did It!, which follows women from around the world and their transformational journey.  Annie's masters degrees in education, school counseling and professional counseling complement her mission and inform her regular content shared with loyal followers onhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMee159UD/ ( TikTok) and Instagram. Annie's insights have been featured in Life Camera Action,https://www.stitcher.com/show/open-mike-podcast/episode/75-coming-out-coach-teaches-families-how-to-cope-communicate-connect-during-difficult-transition-78721578 ( Open Mike Podcast,)https://www.verywellmind.com/biden-just-signed-a-landmark-lgbtq-rights-executive-order-5097114 ( VeryWellMind), andhttps://youtu.be/MNVWyMwmHlw ( The Jeff Crilley Show). Connect with Guest Name: https://anniemhenderson.com/ (https://anniemhenderson.com/) Join us LIVE each week in our Facebook Group … https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting (https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting) Connect with Blissful Parenting: Free Workshop ► https://www.blissfulparentingworkshop.com (https://www.BlissfulParentingWorkshop.com)  Website ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/)  Blog ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/blog (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/blog)  Podcast ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/podcast/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/podcast/)  Contact ►http://www.blissfulparenting.com/contact (http://www.BlissfulParenting.com/contact)  Follow Us On Social Media: Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent)   Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent)   Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/ (https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/)   Twitter ►https://twitter.com/blissfulparent (https://twitter.com/blissfulparent)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast...

During this episode, we're going to play a game that will challenge us to listen and pay close attention! It's all about repeating patterns. We're also discussing gratitude as we prepare for Thanksgiving next week!Hello everyone!! I'm JJ and I'm just thrilled to bring you another episode of the Along for the Ride Podcast! It's our mission to help families have fun and make memories while riding in the car! I believe that there is always an opportunity to have fun and that things are more enjoyable when we look up and play together! Kids Car Game - Pattern ReplicationI've got a brand new game for us that's going to test your memory. Let's see just how well you can repeat a given pattern. I'm calling this game Repeat After Me. We will play a few different rounds where I'll give you a pattern and you'll repeat it back. It might be words. It might be sounds. It might be numbers. It might be claps or stomps! You'll have to pay close attention so you can get it right. Also, try to do it exactly as I do. If I clap softly, you clap softly. Here's an example. If I say, “Apple Pie. Pumpkin Bread. Bonfire. Fried Turkey. Gobble Gobble” then you would say, “Apple Pie. Pumpkin Bread. Bonfire. Fried Turkey. Gobble Gobble” Easy, right? You can tell that I've got Thanksgiving on my mind! I think this was one of my favorite games! Thank you so much for playing along! You can play this game anywhere. The next time you're out and about and need an activity to pass the time, play this game with your friends and take turns making up the patterns! Talking about Gratitude with Kids This episode is airing the week before Thanksgiving. This is one of the most special times of the year! You've got a break from school coming, you're making your Christmas lists, maybe your family is like mine and you've already got your Christmas decorations out! With all the excitement of December coming, I want to encourage you to not miss out on the joy and the meaning of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. Gratitude is being thankful for the things that you have - a place to live, food on the table, clothes to wear. How can you show gratitude to the people you love? What are some things you can do or say?Can you think of something right now? Say it out loud! Gratitude also comes out in our attitude. When you think about what you are grateful for, it is an instant mood lifter! The next time you feel angry or sad, think about the things you are most grateful for. List them out in your mind or on a piece of paper. Just see what happens! You can even make a game out of it! Try to see how many things you can say that you are grateful for! And by the way, we can show gratitude all year, not just on Thanksgiving! Hey Parents, I found an interesting article on VeryWellMind.Com on how to teach gratitude to kids. It gives easy ideas on how we can show and teach gratitude to our kids! 

On this episode we discuss ways to know if you are reay to move in together. We took some bullet points from VeryWellMind.com. Article name: How do you know when it's time to move in together? By Sanjana Gupta. We also used our experience and talk about how we moved in together. Disclaimer: We are not licensed relationship specialists, however we are experts in our own relationship. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Do your own research as their is no gauranteed that this advice will work in every relationship. Thank you for listening. You can find us at: anchor.fm breaker.audio google podcasts radiopublic.com Spotify. Also check us out in our facebook group The Proud Merrie Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brittnay-carroll6/message

Today, in this episode sponsored by BetterHelp, we're going to focus on what psychologists call "a solid sense of self" - which is a little jargonistic for me. First we'll touch on the huge difference between codependence and interdependence, with the latter being so important in the development of trust and cooperation. Then we'll move onto the issue of hanging on to your sense of "being you" while in a relationship. You certainly don't do that in a codependent relationship but you can in an interdependent one. And to make it even more accessible, I've broken down this whole solid sense of self concept into five components. Know what you value about yourself - your strengths - and claim these competencies with humility. Use your voice to state what you think , what you expect and what you want -  and then to compromise. Expect others to respect your boundaries. Take responsibility for your own vulnerabilities and the impact they might have on others. Seek relationships where you have the opportunity to learn to trust and to be trusted. The listener voicemail is a painful one to hear. And difficult because I don't have  a really great answer. I can certainly hear how the listener is watching someone he loves emotionally suffer – yet the situation he describes doesn't seem to be one he can control. I'll try to suggest to him what he does have in his control… as little as that may seem. Important Links: BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! Article in VeryWellMind on interdependence You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my websiteand receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click hereand answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!                      

In this episode, we discuss the different types of intimacies, fears, causes and ways to cope. Grab a drink and join the conversation!   Check out these articles that we reference: Intimacy by Goodtherapy.org and Fear of Intimacy: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies by Verywellmind.com    Don't forget to like, rate, comment and share! Follow us on Instagram @mydrinkmytruth Email us at mydrinkmytruth@gmail.com

When I was a kid, I went to a Presbyterian church every Sunday and grew up there. Sunday School, church, youth group – the whole program. That's not the subject for this episode, however. The topic today is self-forgiveness. Why did I bring up my church memories? Because I was very thoughtful about the whole thing, and remember asking my mother this question: “How can I hear me knocking on God's door?” This innocent question was based on the scripture, “Seek and ye shall find. Knock and the door will be opened to you.”  I was curious about just how I was going to know that door was opening if I couldn't even hear myself knock. I now realize our own beliefs are found in our inner mind and heart – we “know” them, but they aren't concrete. We “hear” them inside our own thoughts and feelings. We feel and know love. We feel and know sorrow. And we feel and know or recognize self-forgiveness. It happens inwardly. You can't see it – but you can sure feel it. So in this episode, sponsored by BetterHelp, we'll talk about how to get to self-forgiveness and seven things that might make that harder. Our listener email is from someone who's very depressed and estranged from her family. She asks me what she can do… What would you say? Important Links: BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! A well-written article from VeryWellMind on the four steps toward self-forgiveness A new exciting way to interact with me on Fireside! Let's get talking! Just click here! You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my websiteand receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click hereand answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it's available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook! Now there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!    

Summary:  On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their definitions of the terms aggression, peace, and peace of mind. Scott then walks Jaime through a short quiz meant to better understand her current level of peace of mind. The duo then talks about the ways in which taking time to foster peace of mind can be helpful to ourselves and the world in general.   ACTion Event of the Week: Take time this week to focus on something - exercise, meditation, a mantra, etc. - that helps bring you peace of mind/inner peace. What did you notice?  Join us on the next episode of the Act To Live Podcast as we explore the health benefits of music. References: Alexander, C. Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World. Maharishi International University. https://research.miu.edu/maharishi-effect/peaceful-body-peaceful-mind-peaceful-world/ Cherry, K. (2020). Factors That Lead to Aggression. VeryWellMind.  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-aggression-2794818 Chodron, P. (2008). The Pocket Pema Chodron. Shambhala Publications.  Unknown (2015). Peace: Sometimes It's More About CREATING it than FINDING it. Self Help Daily. https://www.selfhelpdaily.com/tag/how-to-have-a-peaceful-mindset/

I have been following Nicole Smith Levay for some time and I am so excited for this conversation with her about Self Love and Living Authentically! Major life transitions always send us in a new direction. When Nicole suffered from chronic pain, she discovered her scoliosis would put an end to her dancing career. But her love for yoga and meditation paired with her body awareness from dancing led her to eventually acquire a Masters in Somatic Psychology. What is Somatics or Somatic Exeriencing? Much like yoga, mediation, dance or any movement practice, somatics makes up aware of our mind body spirit access points. While some people have more access at certain points, the important thing is to reestablish the connection between the three. "Somatic therapy incorporates body-oriented modalities such as dance, breathwork, and meditation to support patients through their healing journeys. In addition, somatic experiencing therapy sessions include talk therapy and mind-body exercises. This therapy aims to help release how a physical body holds on to stress, tension, and trauma, rather than only resolving problems verbally." - Verywellmind.com In this episode we explore the meaning and benefits of somatics, and discuss the importance of vulnerability and authenticity in order to as Nicole puts it: "Re-Member and integrate that truth back into your existing life." Nicole recently shared about an experiment in authenticity on social media, creating a separate account to practice sharing more openly without fear of judgement. "I went into those outcasted parts for me and went for it, and it was so much fun. I had been shutting down parts of myself because I thought - this isn't professional - and now it's all coming back." The first thing Nicole posted on the separate account was a picture of her body, something that so many of are fearful of. "There's this mind body split in our society. Body is only seen as objectified and for the soul purpose of procreation or sexual stimulation. What can we explore in this gray area?" Nicole Smith Levay What would be the first thing you would share if no one was judging? Nicole is a former professional dancer turned Energy Coach who integrates somatic therapy, meditation, and breathwork into healing sessions and classes for women who struggle with anxiety and depression. Her work through Power Within Healing creates a safe integrative space for those overcoming adversity, and embraces the philosophy that pain is a teacher, and awareness through somatics is the medicine. To see all her offerings head to her main site: www.thepowerwithinhealing.com Find Nicole online here: https://www.instagram.com/nicolesmithlevay/ https://www.facebook.com/nicolesmithlevay Samantha Long is a yoga instructor, self care mentor, motivational speaker, and the host of the Self Care Is My Job podcast. You can find her online here: www.alignedheart.net If you would like more information about working with Sam through private yoga and mediation sessions, to prioritize your self care and enact changes in your life, or for speaking engagements, please reach out at selfcarewithsam@gmail.com. Visit Sam online here: www.alignedheart.net https://www.instagram.com/the_aligned_heart linktr.ee/samanthalong AMARE MENTAL WELLNESS COMPANY (Fundamentals Pack): https://amare.com/g10/63334 *This Content is for personal development purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions* #selfcare #selflove #authenticity #yoga #somatictherapy #somaticexperiencing

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Becoming a resilient person is a journey and one that will be challenging, but can certainly be very rewarding.In this episode, our host, Stacy Simmons, will provide you with 7 tips on how to build and cultivate your resilience.  So, don't miss out on these tips that you can put into action today.  You are destined for greatness so make sure you're investing in yourself.  Tune in to learn more!Some helpful resources to review around building your resilience:1. Verywellmind.com2. Psychcentral.com3. Everydayhealth.comThese are just a few good resources, but there is a host of resources at your fingertips.Be sure to rate the episode if you enjoyed it, download it, and subscribe so you may be alerted each time an episode releases.Thank you for listening!

Becoming a resilient person is a journey and one that will be challenging, but can certainly be very rewarding.In this episode, our host, Stacy Simmons, will provide you with 7 tips on how to build and cultivate your resilience.  So, don't miss out on these tips that you can put into action today.  You are destined for greatness so make sure you're investing in yourself.  Tune in to learn more!Some helpful resources to review around building your resilience:1. Verywellmind.com2. Psychcentral.com3. Everydayhealth.comThese are just a few good resources, but there is a host of resources at your fingertips.Be sure to rate the episode if you enjoyed it, download it, and subscribe so you may be alerted each time an episode releases.Thank you for listening!

Do you complain a lot? Do you have someone in your life who complains a lot? Did you know there are ways to improve and mature your complaints? In this episode, Dr. Tracy dives into perspectives from professionals found in the New York Times, VeryWellMind and recent clinical research to give you the positives and negatives related to complaining along with her three most helpful tips to get the most out of your complaining. You don't want to miss this one! Want to learn more about the The Truth Doctor? Check out her website: https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/ Follow The Truth Doctor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.truth.doctor/ Follow The Truth Doctor on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.truth.doctor Watch The Truth Doctor Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0i3Km-try25bPzCp72KQw DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for clinical, medical or professional support. All information provided here is strictly for educational purposes and should be seen as advising your personal situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thetruthdoctor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetruthdoctor/support

Introduction  Very autobiographical today, I'm going to tell you a lot about me and the mistakes I've made and how those mistakes have brought me to do this episode.   I don't really like talking about myself -- not a lot of autobiographical material in previous episodes I especially don't like talking about myself all by myself in my little studio -- not being interviewed by a host -- the really Competent part of me thinks it's a little weird to be sharing details of my life and my struggles and my mistakes, not knowing who is listening because I haven't met most of you, those of you who are my listeners.  I've checked in with the different parts of me and they are all good with it, I have at least grudging acceptance of the idea.   I'm clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and I am here with you, to be your host and guide.   This podcast is called Interior Integration for Catholics, and it is part of Souls and Hearts our online outreach at soulsandhearts.com  which is all about shoring up our natural foundation for the Catholic spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being loved and to loving God and neighbor and ourselves.  We're getting into that much more deeply now.   This is episode 71, released on June 7, 2021, entitled A New and Better Way of Understanding Myself and Others.  -- Beginning a brief series of episodes that takes the great insights of Internal Family Systems approaches to understanding the human person on a natural level, and reconciles them with the eternal truths of the Catholic faith.   The Great Journey I could be considered "Highly successful" as a child and adolescent -- 4.0 GPA in High School, Valedictorian, Varsity letters in Track and Cross Country, I acted in high school musicals and plays, excelled in competitive solo-acting, was on the chess team, active in student government and I was a pretty good shot on the local pistol team --  I had a lot going for me.  I continued that success from Northwestern University, graduating with honors, traveling the world, living in Seville, Spain for a year, romping around Mexico one summer.   1991 -- brought to my knees -- 22 years old, just left a high-demand group Catholic group -- strong sense of having been manipulated and used, exploited.   Trying to figure out my own experience -- what just happened?  Why so many contradictory thoughts and feelings?  What was going on.   Either I made a mistake in joining that group or I made a mistake in leaving it.   Existential crisis -- A leader of the group told me that the founder once said that "he wouldn't give a nickel for the soul of any son who abandons his vocation the group."  For the true believer, there was no viable way out. Common reason for getting into psychology - there's something to the meme.   My models were not sufficient.  I was not satisfied with superficial reasons For why I felt the ways I did  For why I thought the ways I thought  For why I acted the ways I did.   In 1993, Began a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology -- the best that psychology had to offer.   The Hunt for a Unitary Personality We all want to understand ourselves 4 temperaments -- Encyclopedia Britannica:  Humoral theories:  2500 years ago.  Perhaps the oldest personality theory known is contained in the cosmological writings of the Greek philosopher and physiologist Empedocles and in related speculations of the physician Hippocrates. Empedocles' cosmic elements—air (with its associated qualities, warm and moist), earth (cold and dry), fire (warm and dry), and water (cold and moist)—were related to health and corresponded (in the above order) to Hippocrates' physical humours, which were associated with variations in temperament: blood (sanguine temperament), black bile (melancholic), yellow bile (choleric), and phlegm (phlegmatic). This theory, with its view that body chemistry determines temperament, has survived in some form for more than 2,500 years. According to these early theorists, emotional stability as well as general health depend on an appropriate balance among the four bodily humours; an excess of one may produce a particular bodily illness or an exaggerated personality trait. Thus, a person with an excess of blood would be expected to have a sanguine temperament—that is, to be optimistic, enthusiastic, and excitable. Too much black bile (dark blood perhaps mixed with other secretions) was believed to produce a melancholic temperament. An oversupply of yellow bile (secreted by the liver) would result in anger, irritability, and a “jaundiced” view of life. An abundance of phlegm (secreted in the respiratory passages) was alleged to make people stolid, apathetic, and undemonstrative.    | Humor  | Season  | Ages  | Element  | Organ  | Qualities  | Temperament  | Blood  | spring  | infancy  | air | liver | warm and moist  | sanguine | Yellow bile  | summer  | youth  | fire | gallbladder | warm and dry  | choleric | Black bile  | autumn  | adulthood  | earth | spleen | cold and dry  | melancholic | Phlegm  | winter  | old age  | water | brain/lungs | cold and moist  | phlegmatic Art and Laraine Bennett.  The Temperament God Gave you.    Freud  Desire for unity  Testing expert Layered Personalities, overlays -- trying to accommodate   Personality is supposed to be stable  Definition of personality Encyclopedia Britannica:   the study of personality focuses on classifying and explaining relatively stable human psychological characteristics.  VeryWellMind.com;  At its most basic, personality is the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique. It is believed that personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life.  But DSM-5, PDM -- Borderline Personality Disorder -- not stable   We want predictability  In 2000 I was at a crossroad in life, about to finish my Ph.D. in clinical psychology and very much struggling to find a way to ground psychology in a Catholic worldview.  Very few resources were available and most of those were very limited.  I was considering leaving the field of psychology altogether, unconvinced that it had anything like the power it promised to bring about healing.  I could fall back on being an applied statistician, or I could retreat into behavioral medicine, but a voice kept saying, “There is a way.  Seek it.”  I trusted that voice, went deeper into my prayer life, and by God's grace, found a path.  Dietrich von Hildebrand (a 20th century Austrian phenomenologist), St. Teresa of Avila, and a protestant psychoanalyst came to help.  By bringing phenomenology, Carmelite writings on prayer, and psychoanalytic approaches to psychotherapy together, I was able to carve out the rudiments of a way of practicing that was both effective and conformable to the Catholic Faith.   In 2020, twenty years later, I found myself at another crossroads, and this time the challenge was to bring psychology and Catholicism together in the online universe in a way that could transform lives without psychotherapy by harnessing the power of a Catholic community.   Zoom, a networking platform and Internal Family Systems came together to make the seemingly impossible possible.  Because of COVID-19, my Catholic interpersonal process group had been meeting online quite effectively.  People were adapting to remote communication technology at a much faster rate.  As stress levels increased with the pandemic there was a huge need to shore up the natural foundation for the spiritual life.  The CCCD podcast I was doing to help Catholics through the pandemic was gaining a following – and the idea came to launch the RCCD community.  Internal Family Systems provides ways for non-therapists to be able to reach out powerfully and effectively to others in community in an attuned way.  IFS also provides an abundance of non-therapy ways of going inside and connecting inwardly.  And the path became clear – let's bring those helpful ways of connecting inwardly and outwardly to committed Catholics who want to be integrated, and who want to be loved and to love others.  Let's make a place where people can practice carrying out the Two Great Commandments, a living training ground to learn to be loved by ourselves and other and to love ourselves and others.    Review of the IFS model of a person Self:  The core of the person, the center of the person.  This is who we sense ourselves to be in our best moments, and when our self is free, and unblended with any of our parts, it governs our whole being as an active, compassionate leader.   We want to be recollected, we want the self governing all of our parts Like the conductor -- leading the musicians in an orchestra Like the captain -- leading and governing all the sailors on a ship.   When we are recollected, in self, 8 C's Calm  Curiousity  Compassion  Confidence  Courage  Clarity  Connectedness  Creativity  Kindness   Parts:  Separate, independently operating personalities within us, each with own unique prominent needs, roles in our lives, emotions, body sensations, guiding beliefs and assumptions, typical thoughts, intentions, desires, attitudes, impulses, interpersonal style, and world view.  Each part also has an image of God and also its own approach to sexuality.  Robert Falconer calls them insiders.   Parts have different attachment styles, different ways of connecting.   Parts have a different love languages -- Five different Love Languages -- Gary Chapman.   Words of affirmation Quality Time Acts of Service Gifts Physical Touch So many parts are hidden.  Consider themselves or are considered by other parts to be unacceptable, unlovable, unworthy, dangerous, harmful, inappropriate, or whatever.   I don't know ourselves when I don't know my parts. I don't know my neighbor when I don't know his or her parts.   Parts can shift abruptly.  They can shift abruptly during sexual intimacy between spouses.  Three roles Exiles --  most sensitive -- these exiles have been exploited, rejected, abandoned in external relationships They have suffered relational traumas or attachment injuries They hold the painful experiences that have been isolated from conscious awareness to protect the person from being overwhelmed with the intensity. They desperately want to be seen and known, to be safe and secure, to be comforted and soothed, to be cared for and loved They want rescue, redemption, healing And in the intensity of their needs and emotions, they threaten to take over and destabilize the person's whole being, the person's whole system And they threaten to harm external relationships Burdens they carry:  Shame, dependency, worthlessness, Fear/Terror, Grief/Loss, Loneliness, Neediness, Pain, lack of meaning or purpose, a sense of being unloved and unlovable, inadequate, abandoned,  Managers These are the proactive protector parts.  They work strategically, with forethought and planning to keep in control of situations and relationships to minimize the likelihood of you being hurt.  They work really hard to keep you safe.  controlling, striving, planning, caretaking, judging,  Can be pessimistic, self-critical, very demanding.   Firefighters When exiles break through and threaten to take over the system, like in Inside Out, remember the parts and the control panel?  So when these exiles are about the break out, the firefighters leap into action.  It's an emergency situation, a crisis, like a fire raging in a house.  No concern for niceties, for propriety, for etiquette, for little details like that.   Firefighter take bold, drastic actions to stifle, numb or distract from the intensity of the exile's experiences.   Intense neediness and grief are overwhelming us!  Emergency actions -- battle stations!   Evasive maneuvers, Arm the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!  No concern for consequences -- don't you get it, we are in a crisis,  All kinds of addictions -- alcohol use, binge eating, shopping, sleeping, dieting, excessive working or exercise, suicidal actions, self-harm, violence, dissociation, distractions, obsessions, compulsions, escapes into fantasy, and raging.   Parts can take over the person   Like in Pixar Movie Inside Out -- anger taking over the control panel of the main character Riley  We call it blending.   Introduction to my Parts  Former Exiles Feisty One (formerly my "angry part")  Adventurer (formerly my "part who holds fear")  Lover Part  Melancholio   Managers Competent Part  Good Boy  Evaluator (formerly "the Critic"   Firefighters Challenger (formerly "the Rebel"  Guardian (formerly "the Intimidator")  Creative Part   Parts in greater detail Feisty One (formerly my "angry part")  Adventurer (formerly my "part who holds fear")  Lover Part  Melancholio  Competent Part  Good Boy  Evaluator (formerly "the Critic"  Challenger (formerly "the Rebel"  Guardian (formerly "the Intimidator")  Creative Part   Elements Personality style  Emotions  Body sensation.   Belief.   Thought  Intentions  Desires  Attitudes  Impulses.  Interpersonal style  World view   My Parts' attitudes about this podcast episode Experiential Exercise -- discovering a part of you.  Caveats. Quiet place.   Closing: Resources:  Website ifs-institute.com    Book:  Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz 2001, Trailheads publications.   Podcast:  The One Inside -- Tammy Sollenberger Next episode all about Looking at IFS through Christian Lens.  Because IFS is open to spirituality, all kinds of variations exist.   Every practice of psychology and every program of human formation depends on Theology, Philosophy, Epistemology and metaphysics -- those compose the underlying anthropology What is anthropology  Mgsr Charles Pope:  Anthropology is, most simply, the science or study of human beings through time and space. Different specialties focus on the analysis of biological/physiological characteristics and the examination of societies/cultures. In the religious sense, anthropology deals with the origin, nature, and destiny of human beings.   Human formation is the lifelong process of natural development, aided by grace, by which a person integrates all aspects of his interior emotional, cognitive, relational, and bodily life, all of his natural faculties in an ordered way, conformed with right reason and natural law so that he is freed from natural impediments to trust God as His beloved child and to embrace God's love.  Then, in return, because he possesses himself, he can love God, neighbor and himself with all of his natural being in an ordered, intimate, personal, and mature way.   Pitch Do your human formation work.   The Fall in the Garden of Eden was devastating to our bodies -- death, pain, physical labor, pain in childbirth  In the same way, it was devasting to our psyches.   Examine your own human formation.  Do your human formation work.  Build that solid natural foundation.  Don't leave that to chance. Serious Catholics have  spiritual plan of life  Also a human formation plan -- your emotional life, your relational life, your thinking, your body issues.   And get some support doing that  Resilient Catholic Community at Souls and Hearts, grew up around my podcast Integration for Catholics -- a place to do that -- registration is open each year in June and December soulsandhearts.com/rcc     The best of psychology, the best of human formation all grounded in what we know to be true by divine revelation.   Parts Description Worksheet 3.0 Go to soulsandhearts.com/rcc -- check out the community.  We are open for the month of June or until our 80 spaces are filled -- discerning.   Members -- Second Wednesday Zoom Meeting -- June 9, 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM -- discussing companions and companies in the relaunched RCC Conversation hours -- 317.567.9594  -- email crisis@soulsandhearts.com 

Hyper-active, inattentive, immature, and impulsivity are just some of the common traits associated with ADHD. These may not have an obvious link to Gender Dysphoria and yet gender variance is found to be 6.64 times more likely among individuals with ADHD. We discuss how ADHD manifests in girls and boys, how society responds to ADHD traits, and how this interaction can lead to gender-related issues. Links:   ADHD and Gender Dysphoria https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140312103102.htm (Sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140312103102.htm)   Girls and ADHD https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girls-symptoms-of-adhd-in-girls-20547 (Verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girls-symptoms-of-adhd-in-girls-20547)   Travel Programs for Adolescents/Teens/Young Adults: http://adolesco.org/ (Adolesco.org/) https://www.habitat.org/ (Habitat.org/) https://www.semesteratsea.org/ (Semesteratsea.org/) https://www.volunteerhq.org/coronavirus-update/ (Volunteerhq.org/coronavirus-update/)   Elle Palmer: How my Personality Influenced my Identity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8FrT2M44Co&feature=emb_logo (Youtube.com/watch?v=H8FrT2M44Co&feature=emb_logo)   Richard Branson: ADHD: The Entrepreneur's Superpower https://www.forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2014/05/14/adhd-the-entrepreneurs-superpower/?sh=11f9010459e9 (Forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2014/05/14/adhd-the-entrepreneurs-superpower/?sh=11f9010459e9)   Michael Phelps: How swimming saved Michael Phelps: An ADHD Story https://www.additudemag.com/michael-phelps-adhd-advice-from-the-olympians-mom/ (Additudemag.com/michael-phelps-adhd-advice-from-the-olympians-mom/)   Gabor Maté (2000) Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates and What You Can Do About It https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/ (Drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/) Extended Notes A lot of diagnoses are flying around and it's easy to go, “yeah, yeah.” What is ADHD? How do you define it? It's hard to force yourself to focus when you're really uninterested in something. ADHD is actually a good thing and it was used for our survival. When society/school tells these children they're slow or that they're not performing well, it can really perpetuate a lot of negative self-talk and make the problem worse. Stella can see how a lot of children with ADHD have been impacted with how poor or low self-esteem. Has ADHD always existed or is this just the byproduct of our environment? Since ADHD kids have a hard time tracking the details, they might be seen as silly or slow. Do ADHD kids seem shyer because of how many times people tell them to “stop” doing things or being who they are? Stella and Sasha wonder what kind of personality they'd truly have if they were just “free to be.” ADHD kids try their best to structure themselves and they can also end up being really obsessed with goals. Once these kids have their minds set on something, they become hyper-focused on achieving it. Even if it means it's not 100% what they want. Social media is made for an ADHD person. How do ADHD traits show up in boys and girls, especially those with gender dysphoria? A lot of successful people have ADHD. it's a great trait to have in the “real world.” Sasha relates to the ADHD symptoms. She loves to try something new. The old, the boring, and the routine are actually important for people, but ADHD people can't seem to get behind it. A slow life is not the only way to get ahead. There is a world out there for ADHD people to thrive in. This podcast is partially sponsored by ReIME, Rethink Identity Medicine Ethics: https://rethinkime.org/ (Rethinkime.org) Learn more about our show: https://linktr.ee/WiderLensPod (Linktr.ee/WiderLensPod) Support this podcast

If you're human and have ever had big goals outside of your comfort zone, then you have definitely felt imposter syndrome once or twice… or thousands of times in your life.Today's guest on The GlowJo Podcast is my partner-in-crime and life-long friend, Alex Cattoni. She has grown her personal brand over the past few years into a hugely successful YouTube channel and her bumpin' business, The Copy Posse.I've watched her grow and uplevel into the next version of herself throughout this process—stepping out of her comfort zone, being more vulnerable, and showing more of who she is. And at each phase… you guessed it!... Imposter Syndrome has shown up.Alex describes it as this dark cloud over our heads. We think we're the only ones feeling imposter syndrome, so we don't talk about it. It's why we can look at someone successful and just assume they don't have the same fears and doubts as we do.Even this podcast, The GlowJo Podcast, I've had this idea for so many years with the name picked out and a list of incredible people to interview, but bringing it into the real world has been hard!I've been learning how to recognize and deal with my own version of Imposter Syndrome so I can move forward and pursue something that's important to me. Now I'm excited to have this conversation to help you do the same!On the episode, we cover:Different types of imposter syndromeWhy systemic sexism and racism breeds imposter syndrome for minority groupsAlex's journey growing her YouTube channel to over 80k followersThe benefits of experiencing imposter syndromeConnect with us. We'd love to stay in touch! https://theglowjo.com/https://www.instagram.com/leannkallalhttps://www.instagram.com/CopyPosse/https://www.instagram.com/alexcattoni/ Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. I can't wait to hear how this episode has helped you.  >3

DescriptionOur emotions play a key role in everything we do, but often times control and cause us to react negatively towards ourselves or others.In this episode, we'll explore emotional intelligence and its importance, the key components of emotional intelligence, and what emotional intelligence does and doesn't look like in ourselves and others.SourcesBradberry, T. (2014, January 9). Emotional intelligence – EQ. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2014/01/09/emotional-intelligence/?sh=27bed4d51ac0Bradberry, T. & Graves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. TalentSmart.Cherry, T. (2020, June 3). What is emotional intelligence? Verywellmind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-2795423Higuera, V. (2018, November 27). What you need to know about emotional intelligence. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-intelligence#leadershipMindTools (n.d.). Emotional intelligence: Develop strong “people skills”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_59.htm

In the first episode of 2021, we take a deep dive into the subject of Burnout. What is it and how does it differ from just being stressed out. We discuss the causes of Burnout and the symptoms. We also look at possible coping strategies to help you and/or your team. Sources for this episode include Psychology Today, the Mayo Clinic and Verywellmind.com.

For the month of August, we're going to be talking about Upleveling — what it is, why it's so hard, and also the easiest way to do it (so there's no struggle or backsliding). Plus, next week on the podcast I'll be talking to one of my rockstar clients who beautifully embodies upleveling, and we'll hear her story, which includes a rapidly expanding business + quitting her full-time job! Needless to say, we've got lots of good stuff in store for you this month. Buckle up! To kick off the Uplevel conversation today, I want to talk about 2 things: (1) what Upleveling is and (2) why it's so friggin' hard! You ready? Let's dive in… What exactly does it mean to Uplevel? To me, Uplevel means to reach for more; to reach beyond the limits of your comfort zone, knowing that as you dream bigger, think bigger and do bigger, you'll naturally expand your capacities to hold more love, success, joy, abundance and the like. A Google search says Upleveling is “to elevate beyond current capabilities or perceptions.” Seems like we agree :-) Now, let's get real...Upleveling sounds great, but it can be really uncomfortable. So uncomfortable in fact that we often (consciously or subconsciously) fight it, preferring to stay with the status quo or even continue with something painful instead of risking the growing pains of Upleveling. As humans, it's been shown that when we're given the choice of a discomfort we know (staying exactly where we are, even if it sucks) or a discomfort we don't know (growth and Upleveling), we tend to choose the former. Why exactly is Upleveling so hard for us? Upleveling requires us to make shifts in habits, routines, behaviors, beliefs, relationships and values. Basically, it's asking you to deconstruct who you've been your whole life and explore new ways of being. That's tough! And, the reason we feel this so acutely (and why New Year's resolutions don't stick, and we fall short of big goals) is because Upleveling stirs up cognitive dissonance. If that term is new to you, cognitive dissonance is “the mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs, values or attitudes. People tend to seek consistency in their attitudes and perceptions, so this conflict causes feelings of unease or discomfort. This inconsistency between what people believe and how they behave motivates people to engage in actions that will help minimize feelings of discomfort” (VeryWellMind.com). Basically, when we're attempting to Uplevel, we experience a boatload of cognitive dissonance because we're attempting to act in a way that is not congruent with our underlying beliefs. For example, let's say you're trying to take actions to get more clients and make more money, but your internal dialogue is saying “You're not good enough. No one will work with you. Making money is hard,” and that feels terrible. No matter what you do, you internally feel like you're destined to fail, so you give up, shut down or self-sabotage to eliminate the cognitive dissonance going on inside your brain. It's a self-preservation mechanism. But it doesn't have to be like that. The cool thing is now you know what is going on and why it's been so hard to Uplevel in the past, which is the first step toward making a change! Self-awareness is the first ingredient we need to begin the Upleveling process. In the coming weeks, I'm going to share a lot more about Upleveling, including my favorite tips and tricks for making Upleveling as natural and easy as possible — or in psychology jargon, how to Uplevel with less (or no!) cognitive dissonance. Despite it being hard, we are pulled toward Upleveling (or growth, expansion or personal development, whatever you want to call it) because ultimately it serves us and feels great. It's just the initial commitment that is so hard. I think this quote sums all this up pretty nicely: “You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ― Roy T. Bennett And, I'm sure you've realized by now, after you fully embrace the Uplevel, it feels fan-freakin-tastic! One last thing… I have a bit of homework for you as we move into this month of Upleveling. Choose 1 area of your life that you want to focus on and Uplevel this month. Maybe it's your business, your mindset, your health, or your relationship with your partner, most likely the first thing that popped into your mind is the one to go with! After you do that, jump into the 3-Day Workweek Facebook Group, and share with me + the community what you've chosen to focus on so we can support you, and be sure to use #Uplevel. Let's Uplevel together! With love, Cailen P.S. Want to effortlessly Uplevel with my support? The next round of my Uplifted Mastermind™ is now open for enrollment. You can find all the details + book a call with me here.

Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal.In today's episode, D explores anger and rage during benzo withdrawal. He also shares a benzo story from Georgia, talks about supplements and reinstatement, and reminds us of an upcoming annual event this July.https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/anger-and-irritability-in-benzo-withdrawal-bfp067Video ID: BFP067Chapters 00:57 Introduction02:54 Spotlight04:05 Mailbag09:26 Benzo Story21:48 FEATURE: Anger and Irritability46:20 Moment of Peace Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. SPOTLIGHTW-BAD Website — https://www.w-bad.org FEATURE — Anger and Irritability in Benzo WithdrawalMayo Clinic: Sleep Apnea — https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 “On Death and Dying” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross — https://www.amazon.com/Death-Dying-Doctors-Nurses-Families/dp/1476775540 REFERENCESCherry, Kendra. “The 6 Types of Basic Emotions and Their Effect on Human Behavior.” VeryWellMind.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976. Cowen, Alan S. and Dacher Keltner. “Self-report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients.” Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. September 19, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702247114. Karimova, Hokuma. “The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It.” PositivePsychology.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel. Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth. On Death And Dying. New York : Collier Books/Macmillan 1970, c1969. The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Share this post with others: Anger, frustration, and even rage can be common during benzo withdrawal. When events trigger us, we react. But what happens when we are unable to calm down? Learn seven tips to help you step away from anger during benzo withdrawal.In today's episode, D explores anger and rage during benzo withdrawal. He also shares a benzo story from Georgia, talks about supplements and reinstatement, and reminds us of an upcoming annual event this July. Welcome to Episode #67 Today, we visit the heated topic of anger. During withdrawal our capacity to calm ourselves can be diminished, leaving us irritable and quick to anger. In today's podcast, we take a look at this emotion during benzo withdrawal and share seven tips to help manage it. We also have a story from Georgia, take a look in our mailbag, and highlight an upcoming event in July. Episode Index Each time listed below is in minutes and seconds. Introduction: 0:57Spotlight: 2:54Mailbag: 4:05Benzo Story: 9:26Feature: 21:48Moment of Peace: 46:20 Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. SPOTLIGHTW-BAD Website FEATURE — Anger and Irritability in Benzo WithdrawalBENZO FREE: Suicide Resources"On Death and Dying" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross BENZO FREE LINKSBenzo Free WebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction Today's intro was so short, it was almost non-existent. We have a full program today, so I moved right into our content. Spotlight In our spotlight today, we reminded people of the upcoming event, World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) on July 11th. People can find more information on the W-BAD website in the episode resources above. Mailbag We share one comment in our mailbag today from Jeanne in Seattle, Washington. Benzo Story Today's story is from Miguel, in Atlanta, Georgia. Feature: Anger and Irritability In our feature today, we addressed the issue of anger during benzo withdrawal. So often, our nervous system can't react to strong emotions such as anger and rage during this time, and we need help to manage these situations and find ways to let go of the resentment and irritation. I mentioned seven tips to help manage anger during this time: Think Before You SpeakLearn About AngerAvoid Anger TriggersShare Your Struggles with Your Support NetworkStep AwayGet Professional Help if NeededStep Into the Other's Shoes References Cherry, Kendra. “The 6 Types of Basic Emotions and Their Effect on Human Behavior.” VeryWellMind.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-types-of-emotions-4163976.Cowen, Alan S. and Dacher Keltner. “Self-report captures 27 distinct categories of emotion bridged by continuous gradients.” Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. September 19, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1702247114.Karimova, Hokuma. “The Emotion Wheel: What It Is and How to Use It.” PositivePsychology.com. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel.Kübler-Ross, Elisabeth. On Death And Dying. New York : Collier Books/Macmillan 1970, c1969. Feedback We'd love to hear from you! The Benzo Free Podcast is a community podcast and we need your input to help it grow and improve. You can tell us what you think in the following ways: .ugb-6d5489e li{--icon-size:20px;margin-bottom:16px !important}.ugb-6d5489e li::before{height:20px !

Have you been feeling overwhelmed and overworked? Have you been feeling a little burnt out? Have you been lacking the time to focus on your mental health amidst the fast pace of daily life? Self-care is hard, but there's nobody else who can do it but you, and it's a step towards recovery YOU have to take. Start this journey to self-care by listening to this podcast for some tips on how to keep it a priority in your life. Resources: Self-compassion.org Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her website contains many resources for self-compassion, including many practices such as guided meditations and exercises. Mindful.org Resources from guided meditations to the science behind mindfulness to the different areas of health and well-being. Verywellmind.com Resources for many different aspects of mental health from meditations to brain health to ADHD, anxiety disorders, etc.

Ever wonder why we have a tendency to remember traumatic experiences better than joyful ones? Why we can recite insults word for word and forget compliments? Why we think more frequently about how things are likely to go wrong than right? The scientific explanation, according to psychologists, is a phenomenon called the negativity bias.In this episode, we acknowledge the havoc the negativity bias can have on our minds and offer four simple scientific strategies that have been proven to combat negative thoughts and help you to lead a happier life. SHOW NOTES4:00 Are you as positive about life as you'd like to be? Well if not, you're in good company. Here's the why from psychologists.10:30 Do you feel like you're not enough? This could be the reason... 12:30 These four science-backed strategies will help you live a more positive life. 17:30 You can do this hundreds of times a day without it costing you any time or money and yet has the potential to bring you more happiness.21:20 This third strategy, according to one study, has the biggest potential to make a difference in your day to day life.24:00 Learn how science and the Bible agree on this fourth strategy for overcoming the negativity bias. Resources: Cherry, Kendra, "What is the Negativity Bias?", (Verywellmind.com), April 11, 2019Want to connect with Robin and Rachel?Find them on Instagram here:https://instagram.com/theproblemwithperfect?igshid=9jvum57yip6lInterested in having Robin speak at your next event? Connect with her on Facebook at Robin May Ministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/2330042033706535/posts/2871699789540754?sfns=moor on Instagram at:  https://ww.instagram.com/p/B3lFRS8HELd/Connect with Rachel and her life at the loft:https://instagram.com/rachel__leigh__?igshid=1erbjftzgyje9Email us your thoughts, questions or anything you want us to know at TheProblemWithPerfect@gmail.com

Agoraphobia, androphobia, social phobia, glossophobia, philophobia…and on and on. Social anxiety disorders are numerous, and in benzo withdrawal, these burdens can escalate and become isolating. Learning tools to manage them can be essential. In today's episode, we examine the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also explore muscle spasms, investigate the emotional disconnect many experience around loved ones, hear some inspirational words about moving on, and share an updated benzo story from Louisiana. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/interminable-isolation-social-symptoms-in-benzo-withdrawal-bfp036Video ID: BFP036 Chapters 00:57 Introduction08:28 Mailbag21:28 Benzo Story26:25 Feature41:37 Moment of Peace  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. MAILBAGMUSCLE SPASMS — “Muscle Cramps (Charley Horse) and Muscle Spasms.” OnHealth.com. Reviewed on June 21, 2016. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/muscle_cramps_spasms.FEATURE: Nerve Sensations of Benzo Withdrawal“10 Most Common Phobias.” WorldAtlas.com. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-most-common-phobias.html.“Agoraphobia.” MayoClinic.org. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355987.Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.Cherry, Kendra. “A to Z: List of Phobias, From the Strange to the Common.” VeryWellMind.com. Updated September 13, 2019. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453.Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. https://easinganxiety.com/book. Huff, Christy. “10 tips to help patients through benzodiazepine withdrawal.” KevinMD,com. March 20, 2018. Accessed July 17, 2018. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2018/03/10-tips-help-patients-benzodiazepine-withdrawal.html.“Specific Phobias and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia).” MentalHelp.net. Accessed September 15, 2019. https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/specific-phobias/#targetText=Social%20Anxiety%20Disorder%20(Social%20Phobia,%2C%20weak%2C%20or%20otherwise%20inadequate.Richards, Thomas A. “What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment, Prevalence, Medications, Insight, Prognosis.” Social Anxiety Association. Accessed September 15, 2019. https://socialphobia.org/social-anxiety-disorder-definition-symptoms-treatment-therapy-medications-insight-prognosis.U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Fact Sheet. Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness/index.shtml.  Episode SummaryToday, we return to our 14-part series on the symptoms and we take a look at the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also discuss muscle spasms, emotional detachment, and moving on in addition to a wonderful story for Louisiana. The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Agoraphobia, androphobia, social phobia, glossophobia, philophobia...and on and on. Social anxiety disorders are numerous, and in benzo withdrawal, these burdens can escalate and become isolating. Learning tools to manage them can be essential.In today's episode, we examine the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also explore muscle spasms, investigate the emotional disconnect many experience around loved ones, hear some inspirational words about moving on, and share an updated benzo story from Louisiana. Welcome to Episode #36 Today, we take a look at the social symptoms of benzo withdrawal. We also discuss muscle spasms, emotional detachment, and moving on in addition to a wonderful story for Louisiana. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 36. Episode Index Each time listed below is in minutes and seconds. Introduction: 0:57Mailbag: 8:28Benzo Story: 21:28Feature: 26:25Moment of Peace: 41:37 Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. MAILBAGMUSCLE SPASMS — “Muscle Cramps (Charley Horse) and Muscle Spasms.” OnHealth.com. Reviewed on June 21, 2016. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/muscle_cramps_spasms. FEATURE: Nerve Sensations of Benzo Withdrawal“10 Most Common Phobias.” WorldAtlas.com. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-most-common-phobias.html. “Agoraphobia.” MayoClinic.org. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355987.Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual. Cherry, Kendra. “A to Z: List of Phobias, From the Strange to the Common.” VeryWellMind.com. Updated September 13, 2019. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453.Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. http://www.benzofree.org/book.Huff, Christy. “10 tips to help patients through benzodiazepine withdrawal.” KevinMD,com. March 20, 2018. Accessed July 17, 2018. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2018/03/10-tips-help-patients-benzodiazepine-withdrawal.html.“Specific Phobias and Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia).” MentalHelp.net. Accessed September 15, 2019. https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/specific-phobias/#targetText=Social%20Anxiety%20Disorder%20(Social%20Phobia,%2C%20weak%2C%20or%20otherwise%20inadequate.Richards, Thomas A. “What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment, Prevalence, Medications, Insight, Prognosis.” Social Anxiety Association. Accessed September 15, 2019. https://socialphobia.org/social-anxiety-disorder-definition-symptoms-treatment-therapy-medications-insight-prognosis.U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Fact Sheet. Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness. Accessed September 16, 2019. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness/index.shtml. BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction In today's intro, I shared some personal news about my dog, Bear, and his diagnosis of cancer. I also mentioned some of the news going on in the benzo community this week and thanked everyone for their wonderful sugges...