Podcast Categories: Mental Health

Most of us aren’t fighting because we’re bad communicators. We’re fighting because our nervous systems are hijacked, our past is leaking into the present, and we don’t know how to translate what we feel into something another human can actually hear.

This podcast is about what’s really happening underneath conflict, shutdown, anxiety, resentment, and emotional exhaustion in relationships. Not pop psychology. Not quick fixes. And not “just communicate better.”

Hosted by Kim Polinder, associate therapist and relationship coach, each episode breaks down the emotional mechanics behind fights, attachment patterns, shame responses, trauma adaptations, and self-esteem. You’ll learn why insight alone doesn’t change behavior, how coping strategies that once kept you safe can start sabotaging your relationships, and what it actually looks like to build emotional regulation, repair after conflict, and self-trust over time.

Expect grounded psychology, real relational examples, and practical language you can use in your own life. This is for people who want to understand themselves more clearly, stop repeating the same patterns, and build relationships that feel steadier, more honest, and less exhausting.

If you’ve ever thought “Why do we keep having the same fight?” or “I know better, so why can’t I do better?” you’re in the right place.

Join Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, ADHD Coach, and ADHD’er, Gloria Joy Sherrod as she discusses ADHD management in adulthood. Gloria has worked with many adults navigating ADHD in their lives at work and at home. If you are an adult with ADHD who has trouble with starting and/or finishing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, filtering out distractions, remembering important things, organizing your spaces, or slowing down and being mindful, this podcast is for you.

Joy Lab isn’t your typical happiness podcast. We focus on strengthening your mental health with the science of joy, recognizing that joy can be tapped into even amidst experiences like depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and burnout. You can expect a blend of the best cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, positive psychology practices, stress management techniques, and mindfulness skills. Each month we focus on building one Element of Joy such as gratitude, self-compassion, confidence, self-acceptance, humility, and self-connection. It’s a holistic approach to mental health that’s refreshingly free of finger-wagging and toxic positivity and full of practical, whole-person support that’s empowering and actually helps. Joy Lab is hosted by two leaders in mental health, Henry Emmons, MD (integrative psychiatrist) and Aimee Prasek, PhD (mental health researcher).

You’ll probably find this podcast most useful if any of these feel familiar:

* You feel caught in cycles of worry, anxiety, or panic attacks.

* Stress has settled into your body, with tension, fatigue, and irritation showing up too often.

* The news of the world is getting under your skin, affecting your mood and focus more than you’d like to admit.

* Day-to-day life feels too “meh” and you want something more.

* Your mind feels full, foggy, or restless… maybe at 3am, when it seems especially determined to revisit everything you can’t solve.

* You’ve been in a low mood or depression rut for a while and you want tools to move through it.

* Burnout has left you exhausted, detached, or running on empty.

New episodes drop every Wednesday + the 1st of each month. Each episode is a practical guide to managing depression and anxiety, building resilience, cultivating joy, and navigating life with more steadiness. It’s an empowering approach that isn’t just focused on what’s wrong or endlessly chasing after fleeting moments of happiness.

Henry and Aimee bring 50+ combined years of mental health expertise, along with the lived experience to know that “not so bad” is not the end goal for mental health. Joy Lab is here to help you reclaim the resilience and joy that’s already within you.

Joy Lab is an Ambie-nominated, trusted mental health resource and is powered by Pathways North, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor or a qualified health professional before making changes to your health routine. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (SAMHSA) or contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-6264 (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET), text “HelpLine” to 62640, or email helpline@nami.org.

The Think Act Be podcast features conversations about finding happiness, peace, and connection. Each week your host, psychologist Seth Gillihan, talks with his guests about effective ways to face life’s challenges: What thoughts serve us well? What actions promote well-being? How can we practice mindful presence? Guests from a wide range of backgrounds share their expertise on ways to nourish our minds, bodies, and spirits.

Guided meditations to help you ease anxiety, stress and worry. Anxiety can grip so many of us, keep us contracted, and hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. These guided meditations are available to you anytime you want to access more calm, peace and ease in your life. Hosted by Katie Krimitsos and brought to you by the Women’s Meditation Network. Get more meditation resources at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Join licensed therapists, Amanda White, Gabby Salomone and Fernanda Formel every other Tuesday as we break down therapy topics and answer your questions. Think of us as the therapist friends you wish you had in your back pocket. Friends you could text in the middle of the night and ask…
“Is this normal?”
“How do I tell this to my partner?”
“I saw this TikTok video telling me I have X diagnosis…is it true?”

We’ve got you! Whether you’re contemplating therapy for the first time, are already in therapy, or are reconsidering it, this podcast will empower you with tips, advice, and plenty of REAL TALK.

Learn more here: https://therapyforwomencenter.com/podcast