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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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

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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

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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!

33. Guided Imagery: Inner Calm Sep 09, 2019

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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.

32. Parenting Adult Children Sep 03, 2019

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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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