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How to Deeply Love and Accept Yourself (Solo Episode) Jun 16, 2020

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Many people come to me looking for a quick fix to resolve some of their mental health struggles. The first thing I always ask them, regardless of their situation is, "Do you know you are worthy of being healed?" More often than not, they respond, "I don't know."

This month, we have been talking exclusively about the idea of loving yourself and being your own advocate. The deeper I go into my own healing journey, The more convinced I become that this is the first step and foundation of true mental wellness. However many of us have never been taught or developed the SKILL of putting ourselves first and practicing regular self-care.

In today's solo episode, I share with you my own self-love practice and break down many myths surrounding loving and accepting yourself. Until we practice self-love it is VERY hard to heal and we have to learn to accept ourselves FULLY, even in the midst of deep pain.

I break down my morning routine, weekly "thank you" gifts to myself, and how these small acts can champion the deep inner healing that many of us are seeking. We also talk about how to be more self-aware and recognize when we are saying “no” to ourselves too often and “yes” too much to others.

I also want you to know that we never "arrive" and will always be learning and growing in this area. We would love to be your support system as you practice self love! Find us in our private community "Hope to Recharge" by searching for us on Facebook. Also if you have your own self- love practices we would love to hear them! Because as always, together is better!

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.

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Resources mentioned:

The Power of a Positive No: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-No-Relationship-Still/dp/0553384260/

Topics Discussed:

How to break the stigma and misconceptions around self-love
How gratitude and self-love work together like magic
A challenge for the month of June to level up your self-love practice

Suicide Hotlines:

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USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Self-Acceptance and Learning to Love Yourself (Dr. Jane Tornatore) Jun 09, 2020

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This month we are talking about the practice of self-love. In theory you may be drawn to the idea of implementing self-care routines and learning to love yourself, however it is often more difficult to practice than we anticipate. Sometimes it is easy to compare yourself to others and be your own worst critic.

Today I have the honor of introducing you to Dr. Jane Tornatore who shares with us her own journey of letting go of perfectionism and learning to love her-self despite all the “imperfections” that she saw.

Dr. Tornatore is a therapist and author and helps her clients reframe how they view “healing” and helps them rewrite unhealthy belief systems. She challenges the notion that there is anything inherently “wrong” with us and encourages us to lean more into who we are and love ourselves unapologetically.

Today we break down how we can find the courage to be more human, understand the deep rooted belief patterns that we developed as children and how they are affecting us today, and understand where judgment of ourselves and others comes from.

I know that you will love this interview as much as I enjoyed talking with Dr. Tornatore. We hope that these tips empower you to begin the practice of loving yourself and if you are already on the journey of self-compassion we hope this amplifies your efforts, because you are worth it.

Please connect with us in our private Facebook group, Hope to Recharge for more tips and support. Because as always, together is better!

Connect with Dr. Jane Tornatore:

Website: http://doctortornatore.com/

Book: http://doctortornatore.com/book/

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

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Topics Discussed:

How to rewire the unconscious thoughts that are not serving us
Why we should sit and feel our feelings without judgement
Multiple tools to practice self-love and why our words are SO powerful!

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Self-Love for Mothers (Dr. Claire Nicogossian) Jun 02, 2020

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As mothers we are always putting others before ourselves and serving our families in ways that often go unseen. We are also wearing many other hats and putting ourselves continually on the back-burner and sometimes even neglecting our own mental health.

Today we have the honor of hearing from Dr. Claire Nicogossian as she shares with us how we can practice proper self-care as mommas and why it is so vitally important.

Dr. Claire Nicogossian is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother of four girls. She knows first hand the stress that comes with motherhood and she is able to couple that along with her knowledge of psychology to help moms practice self-compassion.

In this episode, we dive into the different layers of being a mom, how we can properly cope with stress, not feel guilty practicing self-care, and how to put our mental health as a priority. We also discuss how to move past feelings of “unworthiness” and why there is no measure of worth for the work that we do as moms.

Dr. Claire encourages us that it is OKAY to have feelings of overwhelm and what you are experiencing as a mom may be more common than you think. She gives us some helpful advice on how we can deal with our “shadow” emotions and why we must communicate with our loved ones what our boundaries are.

We hope this episode encourages you to practice self-care and show compassion for yourself as a mother. We are here for you and would love to connect in our private Facebook group: Hope to Recharge. Because as always, together is better!

Resources Mentioned:

Website: https://www.drclairenicogossian.com/

Book: https://www.drclairenicogossian.com/mama-you-are-enough/

Podcast: https://www.drclairenicogossian.com/podcast/

From Surviving to Thriving Course: https://momswellbeing.com/thriving-mama-mode-course/

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the10% off code

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Topics Discussed:

How do we be our best selves when we are wearing so many different hats?
Why we need to get rid of the term “deserve” when talking about motherhood
How stress affects our body and creates a vulnerability to mental health

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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Breaking the Stigma around Self-Love (1 Year Celebration) May 29, 2020

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We are celebrating one full YEAR of Hope to Recharge and I have learned so much over the past hundred episodes! Before embarking on this journey, I thought I knew a lot about mental health, but after interviewing so many experts and hearing others’ stories, I realized how much more there is to learn, and how REAL the stigma around mental health really is.

Sometimes knowledge is everything. There is not enough education about mental health, how to heal, and the hope that we do have. This was an amazing year, but there is still so much work to do. Thank you for your support up to this point, but let’s lock arms and make the next one-hundred episodes even more impactful for those who desperately need hope.

To lay the foundation for healing we are going to spend the next month digging into the topic of Self-Love. If we do not have a foundation of self-love our healing journey will be much more difficult. Sometimes we resist the idea of loving ourselves because it sounds “selfish” or self-absorbed. However, the truth is, until we believe that we are worthy of healing we will not fight for ourselves.

If you need additional support (we all do!) find us on Facebook, Hope to Recharge. We have a private community who will stand in your corner and support you in your healing journey. Because as always, together is better!

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

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Topics Discussed:

The anniversary of the show and how it aligns with my ten-year anniversary of mental illness
Introducing our new series on self-love (and WHY it is so important to our recovery)
How we can break the stigma around mental health through knowledge and sharing our story

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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The Upside of Being Down in Mental Health (Jen Gotch) May 19, 2020

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Do you ever feel like you need to change who you are in order to fit into the rest of the world? Have you ever dealt with feeling “unseen” by those around you and struggle with a sense of belonging? This week we are with the incredible Jen Gotch who shares with us why there is an “upside” to being down.

Jen is the co-founder of the multi-million dollar business ban.do and credits her mental health struggles to some of the successes she has had in her business and in life. In today’s conversation she opens up about her personal relationships and how they have influenced her mental health journey.

We discuss the signs of being a highly sensitive individual and how we can use these qualities to enrich our lives. Jen shares why she believes that mental health struggles don’t just stem from one isolated event but rather are an accumulation of several factors in our lives.

We also dive into finding your purpose, aligning with your truth, and establishing healthy boundaries within your life. Jen encourages us to “pay attention” to what the universe is trying to tell us and lean into what feels right for YOU.

We hope this episode encourages you to find light at the end of any tunnel you may find yourself in and discover the “upside” of being down. Connect with us in our private facebook group, Hope to Recharge so we can support you in your mental health journey. Because as always, Together is Better.

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

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Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jen: https://www.jengotch.com/

The Upside of Being Down: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982108819

Topics Discussed:

How to implement boundaries with people you love
The importance of being in the right relationships at the right time
Making difficult decisions and tuning into your intuition

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Connect with us!

Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/
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Breaking the STIGMA around Bipolar (Sara Benbassat) May 12, 2020

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What is it like to live with Bipolar? If you are struggling with a mental illness it can feel incredibly isolating because of the stigma attached to your diagnosis. Today we have an incredible guest, Sara Benbassat, who generously shares her story in order to break the shame around Bipolar and humanize the experience that many people face.

One of the goals of Hope to Recharge is to break the stigma around mental illness. As Sara mentions in today’s episode, mental struggles are more common than we may like to admit and it is likely that if you do not struggle personally, there is someone in your family that does. One of the ways that we can break the stigma is to hold space for the experiences and stories of others.

Sara shares about the mental health climate in London where she lives and what it was like when she first started experiencing signs of her illness. She walks us through her journey of having psychotic episodes, being admitted into a hospital, and the pain of being taken away from her daughter.

We walk through navigating relationships and discovering your identity after experiencing trauma. Sara also talks about the process of forgiving and giving yourself grace during difficult times. As she says, “everything is a process” and although the journey can be long, you do not have to suffer in silence.

We hope this story brings you clarity about the diagnosis of Bipolar whether you are walking through it yourself or you have a loved one who is. The journey does not have to be walked through alone. We would love to support you. Simply head over to Facebook and type in “Hope to Recharge” and you will find our private community. Because as always, together is better!

Sara’s Blog: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/86036675

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

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Topics Discussed:

Why having a diagnosis can help you better accept yourself and begin to heal
Managing relationships after a difficult diagnosis
Learning to forgive yourself and overcome the shame of mental illness

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Connect with us!

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The Art and Practice of Gratitude (Dr. Robert Emmons) May 07, 2020

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Today is a milestone episode that is being celebrated in a very special way. We have been discussing gratitude extensively on the podcast for one year and to close up our season of “Attitude of Gratitude” we are hearing from THE authority on gratitude, Dr. Robert Emmons.

For over 20 years Dr. Emmons has researched, taught, and wrote about the topic of gratitude concluding simply that, “Gratitude Works”. In our conversation he shares with us how an assignment to study gratitude changed the course of his own life and gave him the opportunity to understand one of the most powerful tools that we have available to us right now.

He shares that, “Gratitude is the truest approach to life” and we can CHOOSE to walk in gratitude no matter what our circumstances. He believes that “Gratitude energizes and shapes the future” and actually “frees” us in our day-to-day life. We also discuss the routine of gratitude and how we can develop the habit while our lives are already so busy.

We hope that you enjoyed this episode and loved this series of Attitude of Gratitude as much as we have. Moving forward we are going to be focusing heavily on building our community. Find us on Facebook at Hope to Recharge. As always, together is better!

Dr. Robert Emmons’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-A-Emmons/e/B001ITXVO4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the10% off code

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Topics Discussed:

What does “practicing gratitude” look like day to day?
Is it impractical to be grateful during hard times? Is it denial?
What happens in the brain when we experience gratitude

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Connect with us!

Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/
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The Path to Healing (Matana Jacobs) May 05, 2020

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Join us today as we are celebrating ONE HUNDRED episodes of our show! This journey has been incredible and the way my own mindset around mental health has evolved has been life changing.

Today I tell more of my personal journey and share a couple of stories that I have never told publicly before. I want to be transparent about the process of breaking the stigma in my own life in order to empower you to release the shame you may have about your own mental health journey.

We dive in deep to topics around belonging, processing through difficult emotions, and the identity shifts that many of us face as we evolve through the years. If you struggle with feeling alone or wonder if you can live more authentically, I hope these stories help you to fully be yourself and feel a sense of community.

I also share with you about our vision moving forward and how we plan to serve this community at a deeper level. We would love to hear your thoughts and invite you to be a part of our tribe. Simple type in “Hope to Recharge” on Facebook and you will find us.

After diving into my own story and walking with you over these past one hundred episodes, I am more convinced than ever that together is truly better.

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the10% off code

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Topics Discussed:

My story as a young woman struggling with belonging
The importance of processing through your emotions
What I have learned after 100 episodes and our vision moving forward

Suicide Hotlines:

USA: 1-800-273-8255

USA Crisis Text: 741-741
Canada: 1-833-456-4566

United Kingdom: 116-123

Australia: 13-11-14

International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

Connect with us!

Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/
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Educating Your Children at Home During a Crisis (Elisheva Liss) May 03, 2020

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Our daily lives have been drastically interrupted due to the pandemic that we are facing. If you are like our family, you are trying to balance your personal work schedule, several school agendas for each of your children, as well as caring for the immediate needs and mental health of your family.

If you are feeling overwhelmed during this time we want to ensure you that you are not alone. Fortunately we have an incredible BONUS episode for you today with a previous guest, the amazing Elisheva Liss.

Elishiva is a therapist, educator, and mother with first hand experience homeschooling her own children. Today she shares with us about her experience homeschooling and provides extremely useful tips and advice for those who may (understandably) be feeling overwhelmed.

We discuss how to navigate the “abnormal” normal life we are all facing, how to connect with our children through the stress they may be feeling, how to communicate with school systems, as well as how to give ourselves the MUCH needed grace we all deserve during this time.

We hope this episode encourages you, that you are not failing. This is a difficult time and we are all learning together how to navigate it. Please connect with us in our private Facebook group, Hope to Recharge so we can support you. Together is better!

Connect with Elisheva: http://elishevaliss.com/

Today's episode of Hope to Recharge is sponsored by https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge.

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Resources mentioned:

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/what-to-teach-kids-right-now-and-always.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/new-order-of-priorities-now.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/dont-worry-about-your-kids-falling-behind.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/distance-learning-during-coronavirus-crisis.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/how-to-run-family-meetings.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/this-is-not-homeschooling.html

https://nefesh.org/ElishevaLiss/struggling-with-g-d-in-turbulent-times.html

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