Straight Talk with Sandra Reich

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How to Create and Maintain Balance in Life Mar 29, 2018

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A well-balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. No matter our phase of life or the roles we juggle, we all feel the tug of having multiple responsibilities. There is always someone, or something, to answer to. There are things we want to do and things we must do whether we want to or not!. The challenge is to balance what we must do with what we enjoy and choose to do. Easier said than done, right?!?! But, it's not just wishful ideals. If we don't reduce stress and manage a well-balanced life there can be physical and/or emotional health consequences. Join us as Sandra talks with her colleague Melissa Hindley about some tips and ideas for putting this ideal into practice in the nitty-gritty of life.

Being Smart About Your Feelings Mar 22, 2018

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You're heard about IQ but what about EI? Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It means being emotionally aware, applying your emotions to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and managing emotions. Sometimes, it means regulating your own emotions; other times it means cheering up or calming down other people. Having greater emotional intelligence can help you in almost any interpersonal situation where it's important to read others and plan your actions accordingly. Some say it's a better predictor of success than intelligence! Join us as Sandra and frequent Straight Talk guest, Georgia Dow, discuss how to understand and harness your EI for maximum impact in life.

Relationships with Narcissists - Buyer BEWARE! Mar 15, 2018

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Narcissism is often interpreted in popular culture as a person who's in love with him or herself. It is more accurate to characterize the pathological narcissist as someone who's in love with an idealized self-image, which they project in order to avoid feeling (and being seen as) the real, disenfranchised, wounded self. Deep down, most pathological narcissists feel like the ugly duckling, even if they painfully don't want to admit it. This obsession with self makes it nearly impossible for the narcissist to have intimate relationships… which can be heartbreaking if you have one in your life. Join us as Sandra and her colleague, Georgia Dow, discuss this weighty topic. The narcissist might be largely unaware of (or unconcerned with) how his or her actions affect others, but you need to know how to recognize those actions and take care of yourself in the midst of them.

The Hidden Root of Shame Mar 08, 2018

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Is it possible that one feeling could be a common thread in most of our psychological problems? What if we could identify and deal with one root that leads us down all sorts of destructive paths: paths like disordered eating, feeling bad about our bodies, dealing with depression or social anxiety, engaging in pathological lying, feeling lonely, and escaping into addictions of all kinds. That common root? Shame. Whether triggered by someone else or by our own feelings of failure, shame is a clear signal that our positive feelings have been interrupted. Join us for this week's episode of Straight Talk as Sandra and her guest, Melissa Hindley, dig a little deeper to examine this root. They'll talk about how you can identify it and begin to deal with it before it takes you down these destructive paths.

Encore: How to REALLY not die! AKA: How to live! Mar 01, 2018

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People in the North America spend a lot of time and money on healthcare. Pharmaceuticals play a big part in that. The U.S. pharmaceutical market is the world’s most important national market. Together with Canada and Mexico, it represents the largest continental pharma market worldwide. But, if we told you there was a better way to live a long, healthy life? What is we could use the power of nutrition to promote health and prevent disease? That’s the core of Dr. Michael Greger’s message. A favorite guest on Straight Talk, Dr. Greger will join Sandra for another insightful discussion about taking control of your health and wellness – so that you can REALLY live!

Encore: How Mastering Boundaries and Consequences will Affect Your Entire Family Feb 22, 2018

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Do you feel like a 'mean' parent sometimes? Do you feel like you're constantly wrestling with whether or not to give a consequence for your child's behavior? Do you fret and wonder if you're too strict? Or too loose? Sometimes we need to go down the tough, loving road, not the comfortable one where life proceeds without confrontation. The truth is that some discomfort will be caused by loving boundaries. Children often can't understand boundaries as being good for them. But, it's your job to see the big picture - to see the person your child can be and inspire your child until he or she catches the vision. Join Sandra as she talks with Georgia Dow about how to create those kind of loving boundaries that will foster psychological health in your family!

Encore: You Must Feel It to Heal It Feb 15, 2018

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How do you deal with your emotions? Do you express them or do you tend to stuff them or bottle them up? Can you think of a problem situation or feeling in your life right now that you’re not addressing? Has someone upset you? Is there something you’re feeling that you’re not voicing? Research shows that when emotions are not acknowledged and expressed they can manifest themselves in the form of anxiety and panic. In fact, many anxiety-related symptoms are simply outlets of raging and unprocessed negative emotions. Join Sandra and her colleague Melissa Hindley in this powerful episode as they discuss repressed emotions, their relationship to anxiety, and a path toward healing.

Helping Your Teen Through Anxiety and Depression Feb 08, 2018

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While anxiety and sadness aren't new phenomena among adolescents, anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise since 2012 after several years of stability. Recent studies tell us that the suicide rate for teen girls is at its highest level since 1975. Self-harm and suicidal thoughts are also on the rise. Teens are telling us that they are lonely and feel hopeless. If you're a parent, those statistics can feel terrifying. What is causing these statistical changes? How can you tell when your teenager's attitude is more than just moodiness? Is social media contributing to your teen's angst? Are pressures at school causing severe anxiety? What should you do if your teen is dealing with acute depression? What are the signs to watch for? Fortunately, depression and anxiety ARE treatable and parents can help. Your love, guidance, and support can help! Listen in as Sandra and her colleague, Georgia Dow, open up on this important topic.

Encore: Looking for love? Maybe not! Find out how you might be sabotaging your love life! Feb 01, 2018

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The Sassy Psychologist Anna Maria Tosco joins Sandra Reich to discuss how she sees people often sabotaging their own quest for love without even realizing it. Find out the ways we unconsciously set ourselves up for disappointments, failures and hurts. Learn how to turn your love life and your search for love from disastrous to fabulous with real strategies and new belief systems that will transform everything! Tune in to this special Straight Talk and watch your love life change forever!!

Parenting Challenges: Where Have We Gone Wrong? Jan 25, 2018

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The responsibility of raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted kids can feel daunting for most parents. Let’s face it, contemporary parenting is hard – especially as we lack the informal support that parents half a century ago received from neighbors and extended family. Let us give it to you straight in this episode as Sandra and Georgia chat about parenting and address some of the ways we’ve gone wrong with our kids. There’s still time to examine our mistakes and make the right adjustments to get back on course!