Thoughts on Thoughts

132. Tips for Learning How to Trust Yourself Apr 15, 2024

Sometimes anxiety or trauma can make it hard to feel like you can trust your own mind and gut instincts. In this episode we give you tangible tips for how to learn to trust yourself!

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131. 5 Minute Guided Meditation (ad free) Apr 08, 2024

Here is a 5 minute guided meditation you can listen to whenever you need to ground and recenter yourself. Enjoy!

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130. 10 Alternatives to Talk Therapy Apr 01, 2024

In this episode we share our top 10 favorite alternatives to talk therapy. Talk therapy may not be something you want to engage in, pay for, or for whatever reason it may not be a fit for you right now. We think there are many ways to approach healing and coping mentally so we wanted to share some of our favorites.

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129. Q&A: Parenting Style Differences, Tweens with Anxiety, Where Do I Start with Healing Trauma? Mar 19, 2024

In this episode we are answering more submitted listener questions!

-If I have a tween with bad anxiety, do I have my child work with a child psychologist or a therapist who specializes in anxiety?

-What should I do if I want my spouse to parent their way but sometimes I think they are just mean to the kids?

-Where do you start with trauma?

-What is the balance between this is the way I am and I'd really like to change my entire self?

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128. How to Let Go of Something When it isn't Right For You (Job, Relationship, etc.) Mar 04, 2024

Sometimes you can get to a point with something where you know it isn't right or healthy for you so how do you leave it? In this episode we discuss how to know when something isn't a fit for you in your life and how to let go of it. This episode also pairs nicely with Episode #113 How to Have Hard Conversations (linked below).

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Episode 113- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/113-how-to-have-hard-conversations/id1437728376?i=1000603202451

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127. How to Deal With Difficult Coworkers Feb 26, 2024

Work stress and difficult coworkers can definitely impact mental health so here's an episode with some tips for navigating these things! We give an overview how to set boundaries with your colleagues and how to know when it's time to go to HR, etc etc. If you want us to go into anything more in depth just let us know! You can connect with us via email, thoughtspod@gmail.com or on Instagram. Enjoy!

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126. Mock Therapy Session: What is Your Ideal Day? Feb 19, 2024

Today one of us is sitting on the therapy couch to answer the question "What is your ideal day?" This is an important question to ask so that you can figure out what is standing in your way and keeping you from living the life you want.

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125. 37 Ways to Get Healthier Dopamine Highs Feb 05, 2024

This is a follow-up episode to our episode all about dopamine (episode #123). This time we are giving you even more ideas of ways to increase your dopamine levels naturally. Enjoy!

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124. Q&A: Strategies for Compartmentalizing, What Are Most People In Therapy For & More! Jan 29, 2024

In this episode we are answering all of your submitted questions about therapy! What do therapist struggle with the most, our advice for those starting grad school & more. Enjoy!

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123. The 411 on Healthier Dopamine Highs Jan 22, 2024

Dopamine has been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason! In this episode, we discuss how you can maintain and achieve healthier dopamine levels in your brain. It's possible! We hope the ideas we share will help you get more quality dopamine highs that will benefit your brain and mental health.

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122. Reduce Your Mental Load with Radical Acceptance Nov 06, 2023

In this episode, we share with you one of our favorite distress tolerance skills that we teach in therapy- radical acceptance. We discuss how to use radical acceptance to navigate times of stress, overwhelm and how to use this skill to reduce your mental load. This coping strategy can truly be a game changer!

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121. What to Expect in a First Therapy Session Oct 30, 2023

If you have ever wondered what starting therapy is like or what to expect in a first session with a therapist, we have all the answers for you in this episode! Hopefully this episode can give you a road map of sorts for how therapy starts and can ease any pre-first session anxiety you may be experiencing.

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120. How To Start Your Own Self-Care Club Oct 02, 2023

Need something life giving, connecting and fun in your life? Well, self-care club has entered the chat! In this episode we tell you what a self-care club is (seems self explanatory but is it?) and give you ideas for how to get your own started. This is truly so FUN and we hope you love this idea just as much as we do!

If you want to hear our other episode on what we feel like the true definition of self-care is, you can find that here:

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119. Reduce Your Mental Load With Seasonal Journaling Sep 18, 2023

This is our first episode in a new miniseries dedicated to helping you reduce your mental load/emotional labor. The mental load is all of the invisible, back of the mind stress that we carry with us every day that can really take a toll on mental health. With this miniseries, we hope to give you real tools that can help you significantly reduce the mental load in your life. This first installment is about journaling. If you are not a fan of journaling, please don't write off this practice just yet! Give this a listen and we will hopefully give you some ways to do it that will work for you. We started this series with journaling because you have to get what is unconscious conscious- what is really holding you back from making changes in your life? We also talk about seasonal journaling which is a different (and pretty fun?) way of going about this.

Seasonal Journal Prompts:

What am I most excited about?

What am I already stressed about?

How can I mitigate/eliminate this stress?

What summer outfit do I feel great in?

What is something I can decide once?

What home task will I be least motivated to do?

How can I make this easier for myself?

What will I be glad I did or didn’t do?

What do I want the season to feel like?

Other journal prompts:

Brain dump

What would my ideal day look like? What do you want me to know today? What do you want me to feel today? What do you want me to do today? OR (taking out the higher power) What do I want to learn, feel and do today?

What is worth suffering for?

Imagine being the best possible version of yourself-what would bring you closest to being that person?

If social media didn’t exist and nobody would know what you were doing, how would you live differently?

What comes most naturally to you?

What would your ideal daily routine look like?

What do you want your legacy to be?

What do you need to do to arrive at your death bed proud of yourself?

Check in with yourself: 1. Physically, 2. Spiritually, 3. Mentally, 4. Socially What can I do to recenter myself? What are my priorities in this season of life?

If you want to learn more about the mental load before diving into this episode, here is our episode all about it- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000430309948

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118. How to Increase Joy in Your Life Aug 21, 2023

When it comes to mental health, sometimes we can get stuck on solely focusing on decreasing unhappiness instead of also doing things to increase joy and positive feelings. In this episode we give you some ideas for how to have a mindset shift that allows for increasing joy and happiness in your life.

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117. Parenting: How to Keep Your Cool Aug 14, 2023

In this episode we share one of our favorite parenting tips! We are going to revisit the idea of being a thermostat instead of a thermometer when it comes to handling our kids' tantrums and struggles. This mindset shift has helped us immensely in our own parenting experiences and we hope it will help you as well!

This is the episode that we mentioned with Cristi Dame of 'The Playful Nest" that is also full of parenting helps! https://open.spotify.com/episode/752mYTyCHHslRb0FzVExdM?si=e1f61c2762234ebf

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116. Preserving Your Mental Health in a Social Media World with Heidi Robey Aug 07, 2023

Social media...we love it, sometimes hate it, gotta have it but often want to escape it! Social media can have a big impact on our mental health so we wanted to have a conversation about this with Heidi Robey! Heidi is a mental health advocate and comedian who uses content creation on TikTok, IG, FB and Youtube to share humor as well as her own personal experiences with mental illness. **Trigger Warning- this episode does contain topics surrounding suicide

In this episode you can expect to hear why we think social media can play a part in mental health struggles, how to have boundaries with phone use, how to navigate comparison/criticism online, and some tips for how to have a healthier mindset/approach around social media.

If you want to hear more from Heidi you can find her here:

IG- @hotmessheidirobey

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FB- Hot Mess Heidi

Youtube- @hotmessheidi

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115. How to Support Teens Who are Struggling with Mental Health with Heather Ransom, LCSW, RPT Jul 24, 2023

In this episode we discuss how to support teenagers who are struggling with their mental health and how to help them build resilience. We are joined by Heather Ransom, LCSW, RPT. Heather is a licensed clinical social work and registered play therapist. She is EMDR trained (you know how much we love EMDR) and she works a lot with trauma, attachment, anxiety, and depression across the age spectrum. She just finished serving on the Missouri Board for Play Therapy for 5 years and we loved hearing all of her ideas and tips for building strong, supportive relationships with teenagers.

To learn more from Heather you can find her over on IG at @kindredcollectivecomo . If you live in Missouri and are interested with meeting with Heather for therapy you can get in touch with her at heather@kindredcollectivecomo.com .

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114. A Look Into Maternal Mental Health with Joni Lybbert, PMHNP May 30, 2023

In this episode we have the opportunity to talk with Joni Lybbert! Joni is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the host of "The Sad Moms Club" podcast and she is an expert in postpartum and maternal mental health. We chatted about recurrent struggles postpartum and in motherhood in general and how we navigate those struggles with our clients and in our own lives.

If you would like to hear more from Joni you can find her here:

Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sad-moms-club/id1651734468

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113. How To Have Hard Conversations Mar 07, 2023

Let's chat about how to have difficult conversations! We talk about how to navigate setting boundaries and being emotionally flooded while having hard conversations with others Are you feeling pressured to respond to people who are trying to have hard conversations over text? We've got some thoughts on that.

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112. Tap Into The Power Of Breathwork Feb 21, 2023

Breathwork can be a powerful tool for releasing emotion, healing trauma, and calming the central nervous system. In this episode Taylor will guide you through three different breathing techniques that you can use when you need to create some moments of calm in your day.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/breathing-exercise

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111. Routines that SPARK JOY Jan 30, 2023

On this, the 50th day of January, we decided we needed an episode that may help make life feel a little bit better. We (KJ and Jessica) frequently nerd out to each other over Marco Polo about routines and systems we have that make our lives easier (and help keep our mental loads lighter). In this episode we bring you along for the conversation and hope that there is an idea or two that you want to try that will bring some joy your days!

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110. How To Break Up With Your Phone Jan 23, 2023

If you're feeling like you have the attention span of a goldfish, like you don't know how to socialize in person anymore and/or you want your phone to be something you forget about instead of something that's constantly fused to your hand and burning your eyeballs...then this episode is for you. We also struggle with these things so we are here to share with you some strategies for breaking up your phone. Want to see a shift in your mental health? Give some of these things a try and see how it feels.

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109. Postpartum Frontloading Dec 19, 2022

There's a lot of preparation that happens prior to having a new baby join your family. In today's episode we discuss some of the things we have personally done and recommend doing prior to having a baby to help your mental health postpartum. It would be helpful to listen to this episode if you are pregnant, hoping to be or are a family member of someone who will be having a baby. Or honestly even if you are currently postpartum, give this a listen and there may be some ideas you can utilize to help offload some mental or emotional stress!

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108. Some Life Hacks to Help You Get Motivated Dec 12, 2022

You are about to hear some life hacks to help you with motivation when you are feeling burned out. In this episode we share some of the systems that we have personally used to help ourselves get things done when we are running on empty.

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107. Case Study: The Characters of "The Family Stone" Dec 05, 2022

It's time for another cozy holiday case study with the movie "The Family Stone". We love this movie and 'tis the season for fully analyzing all of the family dynamics it contains. We hope you enjoy!

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106. Navigating Holiday Stress: Traditions & Gift Giving Nov 28, 2022

Today we are talking about holiday stress! We process through some of our own stressors and how we are working through them and how to navigate gift giving to reduce the mental stress of the holidays.

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105. Managing Your Triggers When Parenting Nov 21, 2022

In this episode we discuss how to recognize what is going on internally for you amidst parenting struggles. We process through some situations that have come up for us recently with our own difficulties parenting and share some tips for how to manage stressful moments and triggers when they arise.

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104. Case Study: The Characters of "Gilmore Girls" Nov 14, 2022

What better way to combat the ill effects of Daylight Savings and seasonal depression than by doing a deep dive on the characters of "Gilmore Girls" and their attachment styles? Okay there are definitely other ways but this is what we chose to do so tune into this episode if you want to hear some psychoanalysis of your favorite TV characters. Better yet, grab a warm drink, a blanket, listen to the episode and then turn on "Gilmore Girls" for a cozy TV session. Let us know if you have any other shows/movies you want us to analyze.

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103. Q&A: Long Distance Relationships & Attachment Issues, Parenting Around Playground Battles, Work/Life Balance as Parents & Why We Ghosted the Podcast Oct 31, 2022

We're back for the first time in a year! The podcast is not dead. In this episode we address the following:

-Where have we been? Including hearing about why Jessica has listened to all 400+ episodes of "Dateline" in the past year (it's wild).

-How to navigate a long distance relationship if you have insecure attachment

-When to intervene when your kids are struggling with other kids

-How to have work/life balance as a parent

It feels great to be back. Thanks for sticking with us and tuning in when you can!

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102. Case Study: The Characters of "The Holiday" Dec 01, 2021

If you enjoy learning about mental health topics through the analysis of TV and movie characters (I mean...don't we all?) then this will be a fun listen for you! We analyzed the characters of our favorite holiday movie, "The Holiday". Who is anxious, who is avoidant, and who is secure? Does anyone escape the anxious/avoidant trap? All important questions for this riveting holiday romcom. Happy Holidays!

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101. Realistic Expectations of Therapy Nov 17, 2021

In this episode we talk about how to navigate your expectations of therapy and your therapist. What can you expect from the relationship you have with your therapist? What does healing really look like? How long does therapy take? We talk about all those things and more in this quick chat. Enjoy!

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100. Divorce and Co-Parenting with Jessica Frew Nov 10, 2021

In this episode we welcome Jessica Frew to the podcast who is our definition of a powerhouse! She shares her story of divorce and betrayal trauma and how she is now navigating co-parenting with her ex-husband and current husband. She talks with us about what it means to her to be bold and how her life-altering experiences have shifted how she loves herself and others. We can't wait for you to hear from this amazing woman- thanks Jessica!

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99. Encore Episode: A Minimalist Approach to Holiday Gift Giving Nov 03, 2021

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with gift giving this season tune in to hear all our tips for keeping things minimal and stress free! We like to keep things simple for the holidays because it helps eliminate decision fatigue and keep us focusing on connection rather than consumerism. If you aren't minimal about the holidays NO WORRIES! Live your best life- we all know we need to just do what makes us feel great this holiday season! Enjoy!

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98. How To Be The Buffalo with Ashlynn Mitchell Oct 27, 2021

Ashlynn Mitchell is one of our favorite people to learn from! In this episode she teaches us how to face the storms of life head on with the mindset shift of "being the buffalo". Ashlynn tell us how she has done this in her life as she has faced betrayal, divorce, grief and all that comes in life's storms. We know you will love this episode- thank you Ashlynn!

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97. Q&A: Romantic Relationships Oct 21, 2021

This week we answer questions you submitted about romantic relationships! We talk about what to do if one partner is an extrovert and the other is an introvert, navigating changes that happen in the relationship after having a child, communication surrounding sex and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and please keep sending us your questions to thoughtspod@gmail.com or on our Instagram, @thoughts.podcast .

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96. Encore Episode: SAD Meets Hygge- the Art of Celebrating Life & Coziness Oct 14, 2021

The seasons are changing and that means the nights are getting longer and it’s beginning to get cold. This change in seasons can bring with it a change in mood. In this episode we discuss SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how to treat it. One of the ways we delve into deeply is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). This concept of coziness will bring warmth and light into the bleak winter days ahead. So grab a blanket, get cozy and be prepared to get excited for the upcoming fall and winter seasons!

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95. Friendship Breakups Oct 07, 2021

We have gotten so many questions about how to navigate friendship breakups. This episode will speak to what to do if you are feeling like a friendship is no longer healthy for you, what to do if you are broken up with/ghosted by a friend and how to heal from broken friendships.

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94. Foster Parenting with Rachel Garrett Sep 15, 2021

If being a foster parent is something that has been on your heart and mind or you are curious and want to learn more about it then give this episode a listen! We talked with Rachel Garrett, a licensed foster parent and CASA, about her experience with being a foster parent and we learned so much from her. She talked about the fears and misconceptions surrounding being a foster parent, how she has navigated her own mental health struggles throughout the process and her most recent experiences with fostering two teenagers. Rachel has such amazing self awareness and insight to share on this topic and we are so excited for you to learn from her.

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93. A Look at Grief Through the Lens of 9/11 Sep 11, 2021

In this episode, KJ reads the story, "What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind" which was written by Jennifer Senior for The Atlantic. This is a true story about the McIlvaine family who lost Bobby McIlvaine (beloved son, brother and soon to be fiance) when he was killed the morning of 9/11/2001. This story illustrates how grief can be processed so differently for each individual. Bobby's mother shut out Bobby's girlfriend, Jen, when Jen refused to let her see Bobby's last diary. Jen became a shell of a person and refused to give up the diary- what was in the diary that made it so difficult for her to part with? Bobby's father became well known in some circles for his ideas about 9/11 being an "inside job" and Bobby's brother was wracked with survivor's guilt. So where are they now after processing their grief for two decades? Listen in to see how one event can be processed so differently by individuals and how grief can take on many forms.

Original story can be found here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/09/twenty-years-gone-911-bobby-mcilvaine/619490/

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92. Secondary Trauma Aug 25, 2021

In this episode we talk about secondary trauma- what is it, how can you know if you are experiencing it and what you can do to heal it. We packed this short episode full of information and we hope you find it helpful!

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91. My Infertility Journey: A Rare, High Risk Pregnancy Aug 19, 2021

Why has Jessica been living in the hospital for two months? She tells us all about it in this episode! Dealing with unexpected, difficult news and dealing with things she can't control has been a huge part of Jessica's infertility journey. In this episode you will hear her discuss how she is dealing with some big unknowns currently. We hope you love hearing her story and be sure to ask her any questions you may have on our social media or our e-mail!

Infertility Journey Part 1 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000429371502

Part 2 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000531525777

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90. My Infertility Journey Part 2 Aug 09, 2021

In this episode, we hear from Jessica about how her infertility journey is going. We talked to her for the first time about this back in 2019 (episode is linked below if you want to start there) and it is very evident that Jessica has worked hard on healing emotionally through this process. She breaks down for us how she has processed the reality of being sterile, how she has navigated her grief and how she deals with secondary emotions. Let's hope Jessica records a part 3 because I don't want to spill the tea yet but...things have continued to be a rollercoaster for her!

Infertility Journey Part 1 Episode- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-on-thoughts/id1437728376?i=1000429371502

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89. Q&A- Navigating Friendship Breakups, How to Support Not Enable & Lots of Boundaries Talk! Aug 03, 2021

In this episode we are answering some listener questions! The focus is mainly on navigating relationships through breakups, setting boundaries, non-traditional addictions and social media. Enjoy!

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88. The Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering with Lisa Tselebidis Jul 26, 2021

If you are feeling overwhelmed by clutter or wanting to change something in your living space to feel better, listen to this episode for a motivation boost! We chatted with Lisa, professional organizer/minimalist/KonMari Consultant about how decluttering can act like therapy. She shared with us how tidying can lower stress and anxiety levels and gave us some helpful tips on how to go about the tidying process in a way that will have a ripple effect on your whole life. We love this episode and hope you will too!

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87. Encore Episode: Boundaries 101 Jul 19, 2021

We'll be the first to say that setting healthy boundaries can be really hard and it takes practice! In this episode we discuss how to know when boundaries are needed in a relationship, how to set them, and what to do if the reaction to a boundary being set is not what you were hoping for. Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries so it is important to learn how to do this and we hope our discussion gives you some tips!

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86. Parenting Teens Jul 12, 2021

Here it is, the episode full of our best advice for parenting teens. So much physical and emotional development happens in the teen years which can lead to mood swings, unpredictable behavior and major boundary pushing. This is normal but can be a strain on the parent-child relationship so we are here to help! If you have additional questions please drop us an e-mail or send us a DM!

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85. Making Friends as an Adult Jul 07, 2021

Jessica takes over hosting this week's episode and teaches us all about how to make healthy, meaningful friendships as an adult. As you listen to this episode you may think, "Wow, Jessica seems to have a lot of friends." Well she does and it's because she truly implements all of the things she is going to teach you in this episode in her own life. If you have been feeling alone and friendless, tune in and take some action steps from this episode and change that!

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84. A Look Into OCD with Michelle Berntson Jun 30, 2021

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that causes extreme cycles of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (behaviors) in those affected by it. In this episode, we talk with Michelle Berntson who was diagnosed with OCD at a young age. She gives us a look into her life managing her OCD and anxiety and clears up some common misconceptions about OCD. We love how she walked us through how she works to manage her obsessions and compulsions on a daily basis. Her insight is so valuable and we hope you will listen in!

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83. The Books We Love & Think You'll Love Too Jun 23, 2021

In this episode we each talk about the books that have helped us in our personal and professional lives. We talk about the books that helped us see the world differently, helped us as therapists and are close to our hearts. Can we be too sappy about books? NAH. Check this episode out if you are looking for a new book to read or are always trying to add to your list of "Books To Read".

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82. Encore Episode: EMDR Therapy Explained Jun 09, 2021

EMDR therapy has become more and more common in the therapy world as so many individuals have experienced relief and healing from it. This episode will give you a closer look at how this type of therapy accesses the brain's natural ability to heal and why it works to help reprocess traumatic events, disturbing memories and our negative core beliefs that stem from those events and memories. EMDR therapy can be a unique, challenging and relieving experience for many and we hope this episode will help you gain a better understanding of it.

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81. Stepfamilies Jun 03, 2021

Navigating the dynamics of a stepfamily can be uncomfortable at times so we recorded this episode to hopefully give you some helpful insight. We have each worked with stepfamilies in our therapy practices and we wanted share some ideas here about how to navigate the relationships and the transitions that come with blending families. Taylor also shares her own experience of being in a stepfamily and we loved hearing her story.

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80. 2021 Coping Strategy: Blast the Song "Enough for You" & Cry in the Shower May 25, 2021

If you couldn't tell by the title (which you probably couldn't) this is our episode that is dedicated to crying and how fantastic it is! Let's normalize crying as an amazing coping strategy, shall we? Mmk! In this episode we talk all about the mental and physical health benefits of crying. We also dig into what you can do if you have gotten to a place where you feel too numb to cry or you feel like you cry too much. We love this episode and hope you will too!

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79. The Drama Triangle May 17, 2021

Learning about the Drama Triangle in therapy can be a game-changer for people so we wanted to talk about it on the pod. This is a simple way to look at your role in your relationships. This framework can help you identify some ways you interact with others that could be causing some drama. Are you leaning more into the role of victim, rescuer or persecutor in your relationships? Give this episode a listen to find out!

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78. Managing Your Expectations of Others May 10, 2021

As they say...expectations are the root of heartache. Apparently it wasn't Shakespeare who said that so how legitimate can that sentiment really be? Seems pretty legitimate actually- when someone doesn't meet expectations it can be super painful. So how do we navigate the expectations we have for others? In this episode we give you some mental strategies for how to do this! Enjoy!

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77. Physical Intimacy in Relationships with Chelsea Petersen, LMFT Mar 29, 2021

Is sex ever just about sex? We find out in this episode when we talk with Chelsea Petersen about physical intimacy in relationships. Chelsea is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Cache Valley Counseling. She has worked extensively with couples for over a decade, helping them navigate disconnection and intimacy issues. Chelsea is definitely an expert on this topic and we hope you enjoy listening to our conversation with her!

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76. Q&A- Setting Boundaries With In-Laws, How To Become A Therapist & What To Do When Your Kids Make You Go #$*&%!! Mar 22, 2021

Alright, here is another round of Q&A where we answer your submitted questions! We cover some boundary setting, how we became therapists and answer some questions about what to do after you yell at your kids & how to cope with parenting woes. This one is hopefully packed with helpful information for you. Enjoy!

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75. Caregiver Fatigue Mar 15, 2021

Caregivers are an often overlooked group of people but a group we feel like needs a lot of support, especially where mental health is concerned. In our conversation we discuss how caregiver fatigue is different than burnout and how we can best support the caregivers that we know. If you are a caregiver yourself, tune in to hear some thoughts on how you can take care of yourself and navigate dealing with mixed emotions (like experiencing relief and grief at the same time).

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74. For Those Who Want To Be In A Relationship But Aren't Mar 08, 2021

In this episode we talk about a subject that many of our clients are deal with and that we have also dealt with personally- wanting to be in a relationship but you just aren't right now. We talk about how to navigate this time and how a shift in perspective may bring some relief. This topic is close to our hearts and we hope you resonate with our conversation about it!

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73. The Pandemic Traumaversary Mar 01, 2021

Traumaversaries, anniversaries of trauma, can be difficult to navigate. We are coming up on a traumaversary that we all collectively share with the anniversary of the pandemic and the start of quarantine that we experienced last year. In this episode, we discuss what you may notice in the upcoming weeks as far as an increase in symptoms. Our bodies remember how things felt for us even if our minds have numbed us to some things. It's a fascinating (and difficult) thing to experience so we want you to know what to look out for!

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72. Q&A- How to Find a Therapist, Shame Cycles, Dealing with Narcissists & Broken Trust in Relationships Feb 22, 2021

In this episode we answer some questions submitted by listeners and they are great questions! We talk about how you can go about finding a therapist, how to break out of shaming your kids, dealing with narcissists and more. If you ever have questions you want answered you can write us at thoughtspod@gmail.com.

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71. The Connection Between Money & Mental Health with Matt Erickson Feb 15, 2021

Join us in this conversation with Matt Erickson, a licensed therapist and finance hobbyist, as we talk about mental health and money! Just in time for tax season right? We discuss how family of origin can greatly impact spending habits, how to navigate money issues in relationships and how to keep your approach to finances (and life) simple. We love hearing some of Matt's financial tips throughout the episode and feel like everyone has something they can learn from him!

You can learn more from Matt on his Podcast "Simple Money, Simple Life":

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70. The Psychology of True Crime Feb 08, 2021

Let's be honest...many of us enjoy dabbling in a good true crime podcast or documentary. Or maybe you're past dabbling and you are a full on enthusiast. Well we are about to help you level up to being an expert in the psychology of true crime! In this episode you'll hear us talk about the mental health diagnoses of a number of serial killers, how their diagnoses manifested in their crimes, and the difference between a psychopath and sociopath. Enjoy!

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69. Our Favorite Coping Strategies Feb 01, 2021

In our first episode of the year we are sharing all of our favorite coping strategies! These are our tried and true methods for coping ahead and coping with big emotions in the moment. We talk everything from reality TV to time blocking and Jessica really embraces her running joke about microwaved water. Tune in to get all of the tea on how the three of us have coped over the last year!

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68. The 2020 Edition Of What To Do When The Holidays Are Hard Dec 21, 2020

In this episode we answer your questions about how to navigate some difficult situations this holiday season. We talk about boundary setting with family members, the comparison trap, the stress of creating magic for the kids when we don't feel the magic this holiday season and so much more! We hope this episode helps you in your situation and that you find comfort in knowing that you are not alone if this holiday season has felt particularly difficult.

In other news... we created a relationship course! This course is perfect for anyone wanting their romantic relationship to be more resilient and is a great gift for family or friends- especially engaged couples! We cover everything from attachment to emotional labor to physical and emotional intimacy and so much more. We packed this course full of everything we wish we (and our clients) had known in our dating lives, early marriage and beyond. Save 40% on the course from now until January 1st with code SAVE40 at checkout.

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67. Mental Health Real Talk with Madi Murphy of The Bad Broadcast Dec 10, 2020

In this week's episode we talk about very important topics like marriage therapy, toxic positivity and the most underrated Disney movie. Our guest, Madi Murphy, is so endearing and open about mental health topics and we know you will love her as much as we do! We definitely recommend checking out Madi's podcast, The Bad Broadcast, as well as her social media (all linked below) if you are looking for some comedic content, feel good content and the best comfy clothing recommendations out there. Thanks for joining us Madi!

Madi's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bad-broadcast/id1516310726

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66. A Quick Tip for Changing Your Thoughts Dec 04, 2020

In this episode Jessica explains a quick cognitive behavioral therapy technique that can help you change your thoughts. This can be a powerful tool for getting you out of negative thinking patterns and moving towards a healthy mindset shift. Give it a try!

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65. A Minimalist Approach to Holiday Gift Giving Nov 26, 2020

If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with gift giving this season tune in to hear all our tips for keeping things minimal and stress free! We like to keep things simple for the holidays because it helps eliminate decision fatigue and keep us focusing on connection rather than consumerism. If you aren't minimal about the holidays NO WORRIES! Live your best life- we all know we need to just do what makes us feel great this holiday season! Enjoy!

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64. Answering Your ?'s About Panic Attacks, Parenting, Sex & Welding? Nov 12, 2020

We've taken a two month hiatus from recording new episodes to work on an exciting project we hope to have finished soon. But in the words of Jessica, "We are back and better than ever!" In this episode we answer some questions you sent to us about difficult parenting situations, managing panic attacks, issues with marital sex and more. We even learned something new about Taylor that was quite intriguing. Enjoy!

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63. Navigating Tragedy Through Therapy with Jordin Seamons Sep 02, 2020

Tragedy struck Jordin's life just 18 months ago when her husband was killed when they were in a car crash. Jordin talks with us about how she has navigated all of the trauma, dark days and heartbreak that has come as a result of losing her husband and now raising their daughter as a single parent. You can tell from listening to Jordin that she truly owns her story and has done so much hard work in therapy. She is honestly incredible and we want to thank her so much for sharing her insight with us. We hope you will resonate with Jordin as she shares her message about how therapy has played a big roll in her healing.

*Disclaimer: We apologize for the sound issue in this episode. It happens sometimes and we did not want to record this again because the authenticity and vulnerability that Jordin brought to the table with this is so powerful even with the sound problems. Thank you for understanding.

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62. Understanding the Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Trap Aug 17, 2020

What happens if you struggle with avoidant attachment and your partner has anxious attachment (or vice versa)? We see this type of relationship often and it does not have to keep you trapped. In this episode we talk about the difficulties of navigating this type of relationship dynamic, how to work on this with your partner and ultimately how you can heal! Tune in to hear some insight on what to do if you have found yourself in this kind of relationship.

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61. How to Heal an Avoidant Attachment Aug 04, 2020

We are continuing our series on attachment styles with this episode! We discuss how to identify if you have an avoidant attachment style, how that may manifest in your relationships and ultimately how to heal this insecure attachment style. Avoidant attachment can cause disconnection in relationships but if individuals with this style can lean into the discomfort they feel about needing other people, they can hopefully heal and be more connected to those they love.

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60. What You Need to Know About Human Trafficking with Rachel Curtis Vinck Jul 30, 2020

Human trafficking is not a new problem but this massive issue that is affecting the lives of so many in the world is finally getting more attention. In this episode we talk with Rachel Curtis Vinck to gain some insight on what we need to know about human trafficking, what we can do to stay safe and manage our anxiety and how to help fight against trafficking. Rachel has worked in anti-human trafficking with the International Rescue Committee and has helped many victims of labor and sex trafficking. Rachel is very knowledgable on this topic and her insight is very helpful. We hope you find our conversation with her as enlightening as we did!

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59. How to Heal an Anxious Attachment Style Jul 21, 2020

In this episode we talk about what it looks like to have an anxious attachment style. Many of us may lean towards this attachment style if we have had attachment "injuries" in the past. We talk about what this can look like in a relationship and what you can specifically do to heal this insecure attachment style. The great thing about attachment styles is that they can shift so don't give up!

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58. How to Have Secure Attachment in Your Relationships Jun 29, 2020

Attachment theory suggests that a secure attachment style is formed through genetics, parenting and life experiences. If you currently struggle with insecure attachment in your relationships, fear not! The beauty of attachment is that your style can shift over time- we can heal insecure attachment styles and become more secure. Tune in to this episode to learn about what you can do to become more securely attached to those you love!

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57. What You Need to Know About Antidepressants with Dr. Kyle Smith Jun 23, 2020

Have you ever wanted to understand the science behind antidepressants and anti anxiety medications? Tune in and learn from our guest Dr. Kyle Smith. Kyle Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sacramento California. He completed medical school at the University of California in Irvine and Residency at Sutter Sacramento. He has a special interest in psychopharmacology and commonly cares for patients with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. He provides a detailed description of what you can expect when you go into your primary care providers office inquiring about medications. From what medications are available to what side effects you can expect, he offers a compassionate and informative interview.

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56. The Power of the Word "And": Holding Conflicting Emotions Together Jun 08, 2020

Have you ever felt conflicting emotions and felt shame around that? An example would be feeling immense grief and yet also feeling relief when a loved one passes on after a long battle with cancer. In this episode we break down how we can shift our thinking and give space to multiple emotions at once. We can feel mixed emotions about our life circumstances- it's okay! Tune in as we break this concept down and talk about the power of using the word "and" as we navigate our emotions.

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55. Coping with Anxiety Post Quarantine Jun 01, 2020

Things are slowly starting to open up in some places so what does that mean for managing anxiety that may come with that? In this episode we discuss how to cope with the changes that are happening, how to have boundaries and how to cope with the actions of other people who may not have the same views on things as you do. Taylor also shares about a rough encounter she had in public recently and we talk about how she dealt with the situation. We hope her sharing her experience and our dialogue around it will be a helpful final quarantine chat for you!

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54. What it's Like Being Married to a Therapist May 19, 2020

In this episode we turn our microphones over to our husbands! While this may have been a questionable decision, we feel like they did a great job talking about what it's like being married to us (therapists), their marriage tips and what it has been like for each of them with making the transition into fatherhood. We hope you enjoy this quarantine chat!

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53. Connecting with Your Child Through Play with Cristi Dame May 12, 2020

On this episode we talk with Cristi Dame, a licensed professional counselor, about how parents can connect with their children through play. Cristi talks with us about some of the challenges parents face when it comes to playing with their children and shares tips on what parents can do to interact with their children during play in a way that can strengthen the relationship. She shares how to conduct special play sessions that can foster a deeper relationship between parents and their children. We know you will learn so much from Cristi because she presents these concepts in a way that is not overwhelming and is very doable!

If you would like to learn more from Cristi after listening to this episode, she has created a 30 minute course, "Purposeful Play" that goes more in depth into the basics of play therapy so that you can conduct special play sessions with your children. The course can be found through the link below and you can use the code FREE to get it at no cost. We highly recommend this resource that Cristi has put together for parents!

Free Mini Course

You can also find more helpful information from Cristi on her Instagram, The Playful Nest.

https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulnest/

Cristi's mini course is based on the Child-Parent Relationship Training course through the Center for Play Therapy that was established by Dr. Garry Landreth. More information on that can be found through the link below.

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52. Coping with Anxiety Through Goal Setting with Miriem Boss May 04, 2020

In this episode we chat with Miriem Boss about her philosophy on goal setting and how it can ultimately help with managing anxiety. Miriem coaches real estate agents on goal setting and has now branched out to helping other people through teaching classes on goal setting and journaling as she has found her process to be very helpful for herself and others. Tune into this episode if you are feeling a bit out of touch with the goals you have set for the year and if you would like to learn how goal setting can actually help you manage some anxiety. Thank you Miriem!

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51. Meal Planning and Intuitive Eating with Danielle Billat Apr 24, 2020

In this quarantine chat, we are joined by Danielle Billlat who is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a master's in dietetic administration. Danielle gives us a roadmap for a low maintenance approach to meal planning. We also discuss how to avoid shame surrounding food at this time when things seem a bit off from the norm and we may not be eating as we typically would if we could go to the store on a more frequent basis. We love this chat with Danielle and hope you will as well!

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50. A Deep Dive Into the Psyches of "Frozen" Characters Apr 20, 2020

Has Disney's new hit "Frozen 2" been playing in your house on repeat during quarantine? In this quarantine chat we talk about the characters in the movie and how the movie is full of psychological food for thought. We discuss the movie's themes of attachment, trauma and healing and what we can learn from each of the characters. We hope that this conversation will help you talk to your kids about some lessons that can be learned from the movie or just help you make some connections to your own life experiences.

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49. How to Win the Morning with Justin Reid Apr 16, 2020

In this Quarantine Chat we talk with Justin Reid about his morning routine. Justin has worked hard the past few years to create structure at the beginning of his day by gearing his routine to support his physical, mental and spiritual health. We talk about how during this time in quarantine it may be especially beneficial to start off the day with structure to help us feel more in control since so much feels out of our control currently. We really enjoyed learning from Justin and feel motivated after speaking to him to make a conscious effort to #winthemorning !

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48. My Experience with Having Coronavirus with Chad Arnett Apr 14, 2020

We're kicking off our series of "Quarantine Chats" by talking with Chad Arnett who was recently diagnosed with Coronavirus. Chad talks with us about his experience and how the virus has impacted his physical and mental well-being. Chad shares amazing insight as to how he has managed his anxiety throughout his experience and shares some very helpful strategies for how you can do this as well if you are currently struggling with everything going on. We found this chat to be very enlightening and hope you will as well!

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47. Coping With A Worldwide Pandemic?! Apr 02, 2020

Welcome back to season 2 of the podcast! In this episode we discuss some coping strategies you can implement to help navigate anxiety that may be stemming from what is currently going on in the world with COVID-19. We know this is an uncertain and anxiety ridden time for many and we want to give you the support that we can. We share how to do an Emotional Check-In with others so that you can support those around you and also get the support you need. We also answer some questions that some of you recently submitted in regards to how to cope with what is currently going on.

In the episode we mention KJ's recent IGTV on bilateral stiumlation as a way to help cope with anxiety. You can find that video on her IG account- @kjlreid

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46. Coping with a Loved One Having a Chronic Illness with KJ Feb 24, 2020

In KJ’s home growing up, she was the only child. The favorite-unless you are including the cats. As a result of being the only kid around, she has a close relationship with both of her parents. In this episode, KJ shares what it was like growing up as an only child in a home with a sick parent. KJ’s dad was diagnosed with MS when she was a young girl, and it shaped her family in many ways. This pushed KJ to grow in new ways and develop coping skills that weren’t always healthy. She shares how she is now moving towards connection as a way of healing.

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45. Finding Connection in Grief with Taylor Feb 17, 2020

Taylor’s family changed in life-altering ways when she was a young child, a teen and as an adult. In this episode, Taylor shares how these traumas impacted her childhood, her transition to adulthood and how she handles her life now. Taylor has grown and allowed her trauma to bring her closer to others and increase her trust and attachment to the people who mean the most to her. Taylor has experienced significant pain in this life but has allowed it to change her for the better. You’ll learn so much from the things she learned and discovered while going through difficult things.

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44. A Middle Child's Journey to Self-Awareness with Jessica Feb 06, 2020

We decided to do a mini series where we interviewed each other to give a little behind the scenes of who we are as people and as therapists! Hopefully this can give some insight into what led us to becoming therapists and why we are so passionate about creating and sharing this podcast.

In this episode we talked with Jessica about her family dynamics, how her birth order and attachment style led to the development of characteristics she has, and her path to being more self aware. We also interviewed Jessica in episode 13 about her experience with infertility and IVF so make sure to give that a listen as well (linked below).

Infertility Episode: http://thoughtspod.libsyn.com/0-13

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43. Why It's Good To Have Hobbies Jan 24, 2020

Gear up for a chat about why we think it's important to have hobbies for the sake of having them- not for making money or to be the "best" at them! Having a creative outlet for our minds is so important to our mental health and we take a look at why that is. We also find out some of Taylor's hidden talents in this episode and it is truly a delight. Enjoy!

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42. Maintaining a Sense of Self in Motherhood with Megan Tammaro Jan 16, 2020

We are so excited to have Megan join us on the podcast this week! She is a certified life coach who works specifically with moms who have lost themselves in motherhood and with moms who are struggling in postpartum life. In this episode, she talks about her own experience with a difficult transition into motherhood, her postpartum depression and anxiety and how she worked through the struggle to figure out how to still be true to herself while also being a mom. We hope you enjoy hearing our discussion with Megan and are so grateful for her willingness to share her experience with us.

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41. Navigating Relationships With People Who Play The Victim Jan 03, 2020

We've likely all come across people who play the victim, whether they are coworkers, friends, relatives or maybe even ourselves. People who portray themselves as victims manipulate to get a desired outcome, specifically, to get attention or get some sort of gain from being viewed in this way. Maybe they view the world as being against them to avoid taking responsibility for their own actions. Whatever the case, navigating how to handle relationships with these people can be difficult, so in this episode we suggest some ways that you can go about it. Please note that we are not talking about people who are victims of trauma or tragic events- that is different than living your life with a victim mindset that the world is against you.

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40. Are you Codependent? Dec 13, 2019

It's time to do a little self-evaluation on your relationships with this episode! In this episode we talk about how to know if you are codependent in any of your relationships or not. Codependency is when someone is excessively reliant on another person for their emotional well-being. This can cause a myriad of problems in relationships and sometimes we don't even know when we are being codependent. Tune into this episode if you want to hear how to identify if you are struggling with this and what to then do if you are!

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38. What To Do When The Holidays Are Hard Nov 21, 2019

The holiday season has arrived in all its glory and with it comes great food, family gatherings, gift giving, fun decorations, etc. But sometimes the holidays also bring added stress, comparison, the feelings of grief, stark reminders of loss and the added pressure of needing to live up to the expectations of others. In this episode, we dig into the hard side of the holidays- the side that you won't see often see depicted in movies and the topics not typically talked about because it's uncomfortable. We decided to talk about these things and share ways you can help yourself cope with some of the painful things that the holidays may bring. We hope this conversation helps you in some way and we here at Thoughts on Thoughts are wishing you all the best this holiday season.

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37. How to Support Loved Ones Who Struggle With Mental Illness Nov 04, 2019

In this episode we share about what you can do to support the ones you love who are struggling with mental illness. We discuss the importance of making your own mental health a priority and how to approach supporting those who are struggling. We hope you hear something that will help you navigate these situations and we want to thank you for being there for the people in your life who are going through these difficult experiences- it really makes a huge difference.

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36. Interview With a 9 Year Old: What is Therapy Like For Kids? Oct 28, 2019

In this episode you will be introduced to Laura, a 9-year-old girl who has recently been to therapy to address her anxiety. Laura was struggling with many of the anxious behaviors we talked about in episode 32 on anxiety in children. She was irritable, negative, emotionally sensitive, and was struggling in her family relationships. Through therapy, Laura was able to learn to understand and express her needs and use calming techniques to handle her emotions. Laura will tell you about those things she did and learned in therapy-from the playroom to sandtray to neurofeedback! Tune in for a child’s perspective on going to therapy. It will be helpful for all you parents who are considering therapy for your children, or for kids who are feeling nervous to start therapy!

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35. Shifting Our View of Self Care Oct 21, 2019

In this episode we decided to take a deep dive into the topic of self care. It can be easy to get caught up in the commercialization of self care and you probably see it everywhere: "Buy this makeup #selfcare", "Treat yo self", "Time for some retail therapy"! We decided to take a step back from that to discuss how self care really can be doing the things in life that are hard for us. This helps us create a life we don't need to escape from by buying or engaging in activities that help us cope for just a short period of time. We want our self care to help us level up so we can live our best lives! We hope you enjoy this discussion and that you hear some things that you can apply to your own life!

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34. SAD Meets Hygge- the Art of Celebrating Life & Coziness Sep 25, 2019

The seasons are changing and that means the nights are getting longer and it’s beginning to get cold. This change in seasons can bring with it a change in mood. In this episode we discuss SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and how to treat it. One of the ways we delve into deeply is the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah). This concept of coziness will bring warmth and light into the bleak winter days ahead. So grab a blanket, get cozy and be prepared to get excited for the upcoming fall and winter seasons!

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33. Guided Imagery: Inner Calm Sep 09, 2019

Listen to this guided imagery to help slow down your mind and connect with your body. This relaxation process can help you discover how to ground your body and relax your mind in a way that will allow you to let go of the outside world and find your inner calm.

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32. Parenting Adult Children Sep 03, 2019

When your children leave the nest, as they say, a natural shift in the parent-child dynamic occurs. Some parents struggle with this shift and some embrace it. The parent moves from a role of supporting financially, physically and protecting the child to one of supporting and guiding from afar. In this episode we discuss how you can navigate this shift in a way that will foster connection with your child but will also allow your child to have a newfound independence.

If you find this episode helpful please share with those you feel may benefit. Maybe you have a parent or have a child that needs some helpful hints about healthy boundaries...enjoy!

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31. Anxiety in Children Aug 28, 2019

This week we are helping you become an expert in childhood anxiety. Anxiety presents differently in children than you might expect. In this episode, we are going to help you understand what anxiety can look like in a child because your child who seems to be angry all the time or struggles to focus may just have anxiety! We then go over some tips and tricks for teaching your child about anxiety and we share how to help them cope with it in a positive way. All kids have some level of anxiety, but if it feels like it is getting out of control then this episode is for you!

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30. What's Really Going on with Anxiety Aug 20, 2019

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders and 1 in 3 people will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. We felt it was important to discuss this so that if you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety there can be more understanding of how that may manifest and what you can do about it. In this episode we discuss the diagnostic criteria for being diagnosed with anxiety, it's causes as well as the features of panic attacks and phobias. We also talk about how to get help for anxiety. If you are currently experiencing anxiety, you are not alone! Many people will or are going through this so we hope you find this episode to be helpful!

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29. Parenting Adopted Children & Adoption Trauma with Candice Mortensen Aug 15, 2019

Candice Mortensen joins us this week to discuss her family and how they came to be. Prior to adopting her five children, Candice worked as a trauma specialist for children who were adopted! As a result, Candice has had such a unique experience becoming a mother. She has been able to use the knowledge and skills she learned as a therapist to help her children heal from their trauma. Each of the Mortensen’s children came in unique and special ways, but each had their own traumatic history. This trauma effects so much in each of her children’s lives-even a family meal is impacted by this trauma. Through it all, the Mortensens have learned how to love their children more deeply and parent with better intent. Tune in to learn about parenting adoptive children who have experienced trauma and hear how this family is healing together.

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28. Sibling Rivalry Jul 18, 2019

Since the dawn of time, siblings have fought. And compared. And teased. And scratched. And all sorts of other things. We are here to remind you that if your children are struggling to get along-you aren’t alone! This is a common problem and we have several ideas for decreasing the tension in the home and fostering healthy relationships between siblings. We also go over some of the signs that sibling bullying is happening and what you can do to address this problem as well. Siblings can be the best of friends and the worst of enemies but hopefully with these tips they’ll be friends a little more often!

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27. Setting Boundaries with Family Members Jul 09, 2019

If you are in a family, chances are you have been in a situation where you felt like you needed to set some boundaries. It's a very common thing but sometimes we can make it scary for ourselves! When it comes to setting boundaries with family members, things can sometimes start to feel a bit complicated and uncomfortable. In this episode we give you some pointers on how to navigate those situations. We talk about how to set boundaries with immediate family and in-laws, what assertive communication looks like and how to know when boundaries do need to be set.

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26. My Adoption Story with JaNae Goodrich Jul 03, 2019

This week we have a special guest-JaNae Goodrich! JaNae was adopted at birth and shares her experiences growing up in a family with six adopted children and how her adoption has shaped her life. She originally had a closed adoption and has recently been on a journey to find her birth parents. This journey has been unbelievable with a few twists! We appreciate JaNae joining us and hope you learn something new about the beauty and love of adoption.

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25. Making the Transition from One Child to Two Jun 26, 2019

Adding new children to your family can be difficult on everyone. You lose sleep, your new child is adjusting to the world and your older children's lives change too. They lose time with you, they have to deal with the stress of a new person in their space and they need your help adjusting! In this episode we review ways to help your child adjust from being the only child to adding a sibling. These tips apply to all family changes whether it is adding a newborn or another child through adoption or whether you are going from 1-2 or 6-7! We wish you the best on this part of your parenting journey and know the things in this episode can help!

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24. Part 1: Surviving the Columbine School Shooting, PTSD & Recovery with Laura Hall & Sarah Bush Jun 18, 2019

The Columbine High School Shooting took place in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999. Two of the school's seniors opened fire and killed 12 students and one teacher and left many others wounded. The two students later killed themselves in the high school library where they had taken many lives earlier.

Sarah and Laura, sisters, were students at Columbine High School and survived the shooting. The events of that day left them traumatized. They graciously shared their story with us and in this interview you will hear what they each experienced during the shooting, their experiences with PTSD and their road to recovery.

The sisters are sharing their story to spread awareness about trauma and its effects. They, with other Columbine alumni, have started an organization to help support those who are victims of trauma and to help educate communities on how to respond effectively to traumatic events. You can find out more information about their organization, Rebels for Change, and how you can help by following the link below.

Website: https://rebelsforchange.org

Social Media: @rebelsforchangegroup

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23. Part 2: Surviving the Columbine School Shooting, PTSD & Recovery with Laura Hall & Sarah Bush Jun 18, 2019

This is part 2 of the interview with Sarah and Laura about their experience in the Columbine High School Shooting. To find out how you can help support them in their efforts to educate communities about trauma visit the Rebels for Change website.

https://rebelsforchange.org

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22. Screens Part 2: Parenting Around Screens Jun 03, 2019

A challenge for parents in recent years has been knowing how to navigate parenting around smart phones, media & electronics. In this episode we break down some important things to be aware of such as apps kids are using, the rating system, and other important parenting pitfalls around media to be aware of. We share some important boundaries that parents can set if their kids have phones and talk about why it is important that we ourselves have boundaries around screens. Our kids are constantly watching and mimicking our behaviors so it is important to set a healthy example. Tune in if you want some practical, straightforward advice on how to parent around screens!

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21. Screens Part 1: A Non-Doomsday Look at Screen Time May 17, 2019

Gone are the days of ringing the dinner bell to alert your kids that it's time for dinner...now you can just have Alexa tell them for you! Things have changed rapidly with the internet becoming mainstream, cell phones replacing landlines and the ability to find the answer to almost anything with a google search bar. So how do we navigate it all? What are the positives of this new world of screens and what are the dangers? This episode is part 1 of our discussion on screens and we talk about how to capitalize on technology to create connection and foster creativity. Screen time is given quite a bad rap in the media these days but we don't feel it has to be so all or nothing. Tune in if you want hear some thoughts on how to get the most benefit possible out of technology for you and your family.

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20. Betrayal Trauma with Ashlynn & Coby Mitchell May 09, 2019

Betrayal is when someone close to you violates your trust which can be internalized by your mind and your body as a trauma. We wanted to learn more about betrayal trauma so we asked Ashlynn and Coby Mitchell to join us on the podcast to teach us more about it! We learned so much from them as they talked with us about their personal experiences in their marriage with betrayal trauma, how they have worked towards recovery and what they have learned in the process. They are so easy to relate to and we hope you will appreciate how much they seem to genuinely want to help others by sharing their story. Tune in if you would like to learn more about betrayal trauma, how it manifests and how you can seek help. Please share this episode with anyone you feel may benefit from hearing from this insightful couple!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ashlynn and Coby's Podcast "The Betrayed, The Addicted and The Expert":

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-betrayed-the-addicted-the-expert/id1208799616

Find their website here:

https://www.betrayedaddictedexpert.com/

Find their social media here for daily insights:

https://www.instagram.com/ashlynnandcoby/

https://www.instagram.com/recovery_coaches/

I Thought it was Just Me by Brene Brown

Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes

Search for a CSAT therapist for specialized help.

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19. Ditch Trash Talking Your Body & other Thoughts on Body Image Apr 26, 2019

The weather is getting warmer so social media is starting to buzz again about how we need to start working on our "summer bods". So it's time to combat that with a discussion on body image! The important thing to remember is that you are in total control of how healthy your body image is because it is directly impacted by your thoughts and actions. In this episode we discuss how to work on getting to a place of respect and acceptance of our bodies and why that is so essential to overall health. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

18. EMDR Therapy Explained Apr 18, 2019

EMDR therapy has become more and more common in the therapy world as millions of individuals have experienced relief and healing from it. This episode will give you a closer look at how this type of therapy accesses the brain's natural ability to heal and why it works to help reprocess traumatic events and disturbing memories. EMDR therapy can be a unique, challenging and relieving experience for many and we hope this episode will help you gain a better understanding of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

17. Boundaries 101 Apr 12, 2019

We'll be the first to say that setting healthy boundaries can be really hard and it takes practice! In this episode we discuss how to know when boundaries are needed in a relationship, how to set them, and what to do if the reaction to a boundary being set is not what you were hoping for. Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries so it is important to learn how to do this and we hope our discussion gives you some tips! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

16. A Look into Depression Apr 05, 2019

This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand depression-whether you have experienced (or are experiencing) it yourself or know someone who has. We discuss what clinical depression is, and what it isn’t and how to help treat it. We also delve into some ideas for how to support those around you who are struggling with it. While depression can mean so many different things, this episode will help you understand the basics of this diagnosis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

15. Resiliency with Jen Castillo Hurst Mar 28, 2019

In this episode we interview Jen Castillo Hurst, a fellow therapist, about her cancer journey. Jen was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma two years ago just after getting married. She shares her experiences in treatment and how she learned to be resilient through a difficult and scary time in her life. Listen to hear about how to develop resilience in yourself so that you can handle the difficult things that may come in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

14. Finding a Therapist & Different Types of Therapy Mar 07, 2019

Finding the right therapist can be a difficult process. In this episode, we give you tips for finding the right fit in your therapist. We will review how to search for a therapist, what qualifications you should be on the lookout for and how to make a change if you don’t feel connected to the therapist you choose. We will also go over some common types of therapy, including some of our favorites that we have seen bring our clients success. Tune in to become an expert on picking the right counselor for you --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

13. Emotional Labor in Relationships Feb 21, 2019

If you are feeling worn down in some of your relationships it could be because there is an imbalance of emotional labor. Not sure what that is? Listen to this episode as we dig into what it is, how to recognize if there is an imbalance that is causing disconnection in your relationships and then we discuss what you can do about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

12. Minimalism Feb 14, 2019

Can "decluttering" your mind and your space impact your mental health? We dive into that in this episode as we discuss how minimalism can impact your life and well-being. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

11. Infertility & IVF Feb 07, 2019

Join us as we get the chance to hear all the details of someone who used in vitro fertilization to get pregnant. Jessica and her husband Elliott share an honest account of their struggles with infertility, the experience of IVF and how they were each affected by the process. We hope this will help you if you are currently struggling with infertility, know someone who is or just want to know more about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

10. Debunking the Love Languages & the Anxious-Avoidant Trap Jan 31, 2019

Are you a master at knowing what the love languages are but still struggle with giving and receiving love? Are you still experiencing some disconnect between you and your partner and can't figure out why? Give this episode a listen and maybe it will help you discover what the underlying issues could be! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

9. Healthy Habits for the New Year Jan 09, 2019

Join us as we talk about the habits that we have that benefit our mental health! We hope this will give you some ideas of things you could try in your own life to feel a little more grounded. 'Tis the season to make some new habits! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

8. Parenting: Your Window of Tolerance Jan 02, 2019

In this episode, we discuss how to handle difficult situations with your kids that may cause you to escalate. We all struggle sometimes to not overreact when we have reached our limit so we discuss how it can be beneficial for children to see their parents experiencing emotions as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

7. Overcoming Gridlock in Relationships Dec 19, 2018

In this episode we will discuss how to solve unsolvable problems in relationships. Getting past gridlock is possible and we will teach you some techniques to use so that you can do just that! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

6. Shame Dec 05, 2018

Shame can be a truly painful emotion but it can only have as much power over us as we give it. In this episode we break down shame- what it is, how it differs from other emotions and how we can combat it. If you are looking to be resilient towards shame, give this episode a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

5. Parenting: Time-ins & Time-outs Nov 28, 2018

We all need a little support as we help children deal with difficult emotions and behaviors and we hope this episode will help make disciplining your child a more loving experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

4. Vulnerability Nov 14, 2018

In this episode we are discussing the importance of being vulnerable with ourselves and the people in our lives. Join us as we delve into this topic that has enriched our lives and relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

3. Parenting: Positive Discipline Nov 07, 2018

Parenting...we all know it can bring a lot of good times, but it can also bring a lot of challenging times. Often the challenging times can come when we are trying to discipline our kids. In this episode we talk about a different approach to parenting that can actually help you attach and connect with your child. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

2. Communication Basics Oct 30, 2018

In this episode you'll learn about the basics of active listening, expressing empathy, and how to share your feelings in a vulnerable way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

1. Emotional Awareness Oct 24, 2018

Becoming connected to others requires first becoming connected to ourselves. One of the best ways we can understand our self is through our emotions. In this episode, we will guide you through how to become more emotionally intelligent and self-aware. We will give you tips on how to observe your feelings, feel them fully (rather than distracting ourselves with chocolate and Instagram!) and then use those feelings to connect to the world around you. We’ll help you feel it all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Connection & Attachment: Romantic Relationships Edition Oct 18, 2018

Our attachment style can either make or break our romantic relationships. In this episode, we are discussing what an avoidant, anxious or secure attachment style looks like when we fall in love. The things we discuss here can be applied to dating relationships, marriages and even in close friendships. If you find yourself on the avoidant or anxious end of the spectrum, we will go over some ways that you can move towards that relationship we all want...a secure one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Connection & Attachment: Childhood Edition Oct 08, 2018

A healthy attachment style is a protective factor that allows us to have healthy relationships throughout our lives. Our attachment style begins to develop in childhood through our relationships with our primary caregivers and continues throughout life. In this episode, we explain three different attachment styles: anxious, avoidant and secure. We will teach you the difference between these styles, how to identify them in childhood, and share ideas of how attachment styles can be repaired. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

Introducing: Thoughts on Thoughts Sep 29, 2018

Welcome! We are your hosts, three therapists who want to tell you the things you really need to know to help you have a healthy relationship with yourself and with those around you. In this mini introduction episode we are going to tell you a bit about us, why we are putting together this podcast and what you can look forward to hearing in our future episodes. If you stick with us through it, you may just found out if we have a blooper reel (full disclosure...we definitely have a blooper reel). Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughtsonthoughtspodcast/support

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