Best Aikido Discussed Podcasts (2025)

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Buses & Trains: Life Lessons From Unlikely Places 29:29

10M ago29:29

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Send us a text If you're seeking resources on this topic, visit our evolving resource center at: taylorcounselinggroup.com. Learn more about our Mental Health app, Empifany. Join Dr. Taylor's personal newsletter. Learn more about the great work being done in mental health by Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Counseling for the Future Foundation.…

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Aikido & Forest Gump 19:11

10M ago19:11

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Send us a text If you're seeking resources on this topic, visit our evolving resource center at: taylorcounselinggroup.com. Learn more about our Mental Health app, Empifany. Join Dr. Taylor's personal newsletter. Learn more about the great work being done in mental health by Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Counseling for the Future Foundation.…

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I am a Creep. 26:29

11M ago26:29

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Send us a text If you're seeking resources on this topic, visit our evolving resource center at: taylorcounselinggroup.com. Learn more about our Mental Health app, Empifany. Join Dr. Taylor's personal newsletter. Learn more about the great work being done in mental health by Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Counseling for the Future Foundation.…

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Here’s the thing… about gratitude. 19:08

11M ago19:08

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Taylor challenges the common belief that gratitude is always beneficial. Here’s why it can be harmful: Reactive Thought Patterns: Our thoughts are shaped by childhood beliefs, creating an illusion of stability. When life gets tough, gratitude can become a comforting illusion that invalidates our real experiences.…

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Get busy living or get busy dying. 18:05

11M ago18:05

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Send us a text I’m a night owl. I love the night. The cool darkness of it. I find I am most creative in the late hours of the evening. And if I had my way, I would sleep in every day and stay up late. Life has a different plan for me, though. My struggle is getting up in the morning. I am a snooze button machine. I love those extra ten minutes of s…

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Hi, I'm Chris. 12:43

11M ago12:43

12:43

Send us a text Okay, so here’s the deal. I’ve been putting this off for way too long. My life feels so fractured these days. I never really know where the day will take me. Do you ever feel completely lost? Yeah… me too. But hey, that’s why we have mall kiosks and little red dots to comfort us and tell us exactly where we are… and how far we must t…

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Embracing the New Year: Life Happens For You 8:05

1+ y ago8:05

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome back to "For Self-Examination"! I'm your host, Dr. Christopher Taylor, braving a bit of the new year crud. Today, as we kick off this exciting journey into 24, we dive into the intriguing dynamics of resolutions, healthy self-examination, and the concept that life doesn't happen to you; it happens for you. 🌬️ Episode Highl…

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Choosing Love Over Fear: Embracing 2024 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Send us a text Welcome back to "For Self-Examination" with your host, Dr. Christopher Taylor. After insightful episodes on narcissism, Dr. Taylor shifts focus to a powerful concept that has impacted his life—ego. Reflecting on a transformative idea introduced by Jim Carrey, the episode encourages a shift in perspective as we approach 2024. Dr. Tayl…

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Understanding Narcissistic Behavior and Types Part II 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

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Send us a text Welcome back to "For Self-Examination" with your host, Dr. Christopher Taylor. In this December episode, Dr. Taylor reflects on the beauty of fall and the importance of grounding rituals. The conversation unfolds into a deeper exploration of narcissism, building on last week's insights. Dr. Taylor walks us through four distinct types…

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Narcissism Unveiled - Part 1 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

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Send us a text In this episode of "For Self-Examination," host Dr. Christopher Taylor returns after a year and a half hiatus to explore the intricate topic of narcissism. The episode serves as the first part of a two-part series, promising a total of three episodes before the year concludes. Dr. Taylor introduces the plan to transition into a more …

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S2E9- Final Episode Of Season 2 1:04:50

2y ago1:04:50

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S2E8- Aikido Vs. BJJ Ultimate Show Down 49:40

2y ago49:40

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S2E8- Aikido Vs. BJJ Ultimate Show Down by Aikido: DiscussedBy Aikido: Discussed

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S2E7- Context And Aikido 1:00:10

2+ y ago1:00:10

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49. Five Inches of Happiness with Gwenevere Crary 38:39

3y ago38:39

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Send us a text Gwenevere is know by many as the happiest person on the planet. No seriously, people often refer to her as the happiest person there is. Is there any better way to end a series on happiness than that? Dr. Taylor explores the value of boundaries, identity and choices, and why taking a few minutes and giving a few inches to other can m…

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48. Comparison is the Thief of Joy with Sue 39:19

3y ago39:19

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Send us a text Depression, suicide, divorce, and cancer... all things in the rearview for Sue. An amazing, inspiring story of how one female entrepreneur chose happiness despite the worst life has to offer. Think about what makes you happy and let it happen. New Sponsor! Check out the Empifany App and get started down your path to emotional wellnes…

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47. Happiness is Your Responsibility with Travis Richards 31:11

3y ago31:11

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Send us a text Travis Richards is the CEO of Catco and found happiness in the midst of a divorce. He believes that happiness is your responsibility and tries to be kind to others whenever possible, do you feel the same? Dr. Taylor explores the value of of being kind to others even when you feel down or when others are not being kind to you. Think a…

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46. Happiness is a Direction with Debe Black 36:47

3y ago36:47

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Send us a text Debe knows a thing or two about growing up in with a few struggles but she chooses happiness anyways. Dr. Taylor explores how choosing happiness can inspire more than just yourself. Think about what makes you happy and let it happen. New Sponsor! Check out the Empathy App and get started down your path to emotional wellness today: ww…

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45. Philosophy and Happiness 30:24

3y ago30:24

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Send us a text Diving deep into the philosophical aspects of happiness Dr. Taylor explores the more complex parts of the unconscious mind. Our interview with Sree brings up the idea of striving for happiness constantly throughout your life. Think about what makes you happy and let it happen. New Sponsor! Check out the Empathy App and get started do…

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44. Can Money Bring Us Happiness? with Adam Stock 38:16

3y ago38:16

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Send us a text How important is money in relations to our happiness? Have you thought much about it? Do you talk about your financial plans with those you love? Do you have a financial plan for the future? Dr. Taylor explores the value of money as it relates to happiness along with hugs and other things. Think about what makes you happy and let it …

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43. Is Happiness Overrated? With JJ Parker 30:05

3+ y ago30:05

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Send us a text Is the pursuit of happiness overrated? Are simply called to be content? In contrast to the last episode JJ Parker argues for contentment over happiness. Happiness is not something he seeks out but rather a calm contentment in life. Dr. Taylor explores the value of identity in our battery pack through JJ's creativity. Think about what…

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42. Jumping into Gratitude with Scott Arias 35:57

3+ y ago35:57

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Send us a text For a man with one leg Dr. Arias has no issue jumping into happiness. Scott shares how grateful he is for losing his leg and how this tragedy deepened his faith and relationship with God. Dr. Taylor explores how tragedy can help us build stronger identities and inspire greater happiness. Think about what makes you happy and let it ha…

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41. Boundaries, Gratitude, Family Business, and Recovery- Making it work with Matthew Robinson 49:45

3+ y ago49:45

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Send us a text Matt Robinson takes us on a journey through his recovery and complex family business. Dr. Taylor explores how gratitude can be the glue that holds it all together. Think about what makes you happy and let it happen. New Sponsor! Check out the Empathy App and get started down your path to emotional wellness today: https://www.empathic…

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EP. 40 Happiness as a Battery 28:00

3+ y ago28:00

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Send us a text Season 3 is here! Are you happy? We are taking the podcast in a new direction. Dr. Taylor explores what it means to be happy and how can charge our happiness battery and expand our capacity for happiness. This episode dives deeper into what it means to be happy as Dr. Taylor discusses some of the interesting viewpoints on happiness w…

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33 - BJJ vs Judo Discussion After The Sparring - Gaspar, Rokas and Jari 49:17

3+ y ago49:17

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After we finished the BJJ vs Judo sparring (BJJ blue belt vs Judo brown belt) we sat down to discuss our experience together with my BJJ coach.

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32 - Learning More BJJ Techniques is Not The Answer • Ft. Matt Thornton 1:05:26

4y ago1:05:26

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In this episode I discuss with Matt Thornton - founder of SBG International about the importance of learning not only techniques, but also fundamentals. We also explore some of my personal challenges that I have in BJJ and it's solutions. This podcast is part of the YouTube episode "I Nearly Quit BJJ... But Then This Happened" which you can find he…

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EP. 39 A BRIG to Happiness 22:22

4y ago22:22

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Send us a text Are you happy? We are taking the podcast in a new direction. Dr. Taylor explores what it means to be happy and how can charge our happiness battery and expand our capacity for happiness. This is the first episode that outlines what we will dive into in session three. Think about what makes you happy and let it happen. Website: https:…

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Ep. 38 Friendship Isn't Easy with Lynne and Danielle 34:16

4+ y ago34:16

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Send us a text What are the makes of a real friendship? Dr. Taylor explores how to make a friendship work even when you work together. Lynne and Danielle of Fave4 join the show to discuss the ups and downs of their friendship of over 20 years. The secret to making it work, not as difficult as you might think. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.…

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EP. 37 How to Develop and Grow Meaningful Friendships with Lauren Gilland 30:54

4+ y ago30:54

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor explores how to develop, maintain and grow friendships with Lauren Gilland. One of TCG's senior therapists Lauren has a great deal of experience with helping clients develop healthy relationships and helps us to understand what makes a health relationship and how to grow new ones. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com…

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EP. 36 Deep Meaingful Relationships 35:07

4+ y ago35:07

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Send us a text Let's start 2021 off right by exploring the things that really matter... friendships! We have all struggled through 2020 and let's be honest our relationships are probably not where they should be. No worries, it's never too late to get back on the right track. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: info@taylorcounselinggr…

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EP. 35 Making the Best out of 2020 24:26

4+ y ago24:26

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor wraps up the first half of season two and reviews ways that we can make the best out of 2020. See you in 2021! Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resources: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/resources/ Disclaimer: No professional counseling advic…

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EP. 34 Telehealth and Your Marriage with Dr. Paul Stanford 33:11

4+ y ago33:11

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Send us a text Relationships are hard! But they seem even harder during the pandemic. In an interview with Dr. Paul Stanford, Dr. Taylor explores how we can utilize telehealth to get help when we need it most. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Dr. Paul Stanford Stanford Couples Cou…

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EP. 33 Building Quality Time With Crystal Williamson 33:44

4+ y ago33:44

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Send us a text Relationships are hard! But they seem even harder during the pandemic. In an interview with Crystal Williamson, Dr. Taylor explores how we can develop a healthy balance of quality time when we have far more quantity time than we expected. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_D…

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EP. 32 Building A Healthy Marriage Even During A Pandemic 26:31

4+ y ago26:31

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Send us a text Building a healthy marriage is already hard enough but throwing quarantine, social distancing, and a complete lack of social events in the mix, it can feel impossible at times. Dr. Taylor explores ideas to help you and your partner survive and thrive during this difficult time. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: info@t…

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EP. 31 Self Care the Artistry Way 25:18

4+ y ago25:18

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Send us a text In search of new and creative ways to better practice self-care during the pandemic, Dr. Taylor sits down with Valencia McClure the founder of the Artistry of Essential Oils. In 2019, Valencia founded The Artistry of Essential Oils and became a certified aromatherapist. Due to her personal experience with breast cancer and as an advo…

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EP. 30 Learning New Ways for Self Care with Christina Knight 23:11

4+ y ago23:11

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor sits down with Christian Knight, one of our fantastic counselors in Coppell, to better understand unique and creative ways we can approach self-care. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resources: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/resources/ Discl…

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EP. 29 Self Care during a Pandemic 27:10

4+ y ago27:10

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Send us a text Following up from our series on self-care at the end of season one Dr. Taylor explores new and creative ways to help you stay call and relaxed during this difficult time. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resources: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com/resour…

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EP. 28 Getting Back to School with Love and Compassion 28:23

4+ y ago28:23

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Send us a text With September coming to a close Dr. Taylor discusses the difficulties of getting back to school in the middle of a pandemic. It is not always easy to be kind to others when we are all stressed. But sometimes a smile and a little grace go a long way for us all! Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: info@taylorcounselinggr…

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EP. 27 Dillas and Back to School Stress 26:49

5y ago26:49

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Send us a text What does a Dilla have to do with getting back to school? Great question. Dr. Taylor sits down with Kyle Gordon, founder of Dillas Quesadillas and father of two to find out how a restaurant owner is getting his kids ready for school during the pandemic. Dillas: http://www.dillas.com Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: i…

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EP. 26 Managing Stress Well with Kaylee Currie 25:57

5y ago25:57

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Send us a text Well, let's get into it! Dr. Taylor sits down with Kaylee Currie, one of our fantastic counselors in Coppell, to discuss how to better prepare for back to school stress. For kids, teens, college students, families, and parents alike this week is for you! Don't worry everyone else is stressed out too! Website: https://taylorcounseling…

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EP. 25 Back to School and the Summer of COVID 29:41

5y ago29:41

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Send us a text Welcome back! And welcome to Season 2. If you are a student or parent this month is for you. As you get ready to get ready to head back to school we are here for you. Dr. Taylor explores the stressors we go through as individuals and as families as we prepare for the new school year. Even more important this year with the added diffi…

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32 - The Future of Aikido • Ft Christopher, Francisco, Nathanael, Rokas 1:15:23

5y ago1:15:23

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Four people at the top of the questioning of Aikido game sit down to discuss what it would take for Aikido to have a bright future. How should it evolve? Why is it in a crises? Where does Aikido stop being Aikido and much more. Christopher Hein • https://www.youtube.com/user/ChuShinTani Francisco de los Cobos • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HupRx…

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31 - Living and Training at UFC Fight Island • Ft. Nicolas Dalby 57:22

5y ago57:22

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What is it really like in UFC Fight Island? Join this talk with Nicolas Dalby live from UFC Fight Island as he talks about his latest fight with Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira, how life and training on UFC Fight Island is, his experience of training during Covid and much more. Watch the previous talk with Nicolas Dalby here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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EP. 24 Lonelines & Courage 28:58

5y ago28:58

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor discusses COVID-19, summer plans, and the darkness of loneliness in isolation. Sadly, this is our last episode of the season. Thank you to all who made this show possible and we will see you in the fall! Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resourc…

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EP. 23 Gratitude in the darkest of times with Ben Davis 28:54

5y ago28:54

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor sits down with Ben Davis a truly amazing business owner and discusses the difficulties of running a small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gratitude is the best thing we can do for ourselves and those around us, even when it feels like we have nothing to be grateful for. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Ema…

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EP. 22 Keeping it all together with Joy Lawson 26:13

5y ago26:13

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor sits down with Joy Lawson, one of our fantastic therapists in our Galleria office, to discuss the ins and outs of telehealth and how you can be your best during this uncertain time. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resources SAMHSA’s National H…

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EP. 21 COVID-19 The New Normal 27:45

5y ago27:45

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Send us a text Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Not sure what to do or had to adjust to this new normal? Dr. Taylor talks COVID-19 and adjusting to the new work at home culture. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Counseling Resources SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-8…

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EP. 20 COVID-19, Fear & Courage 35:53

5+ y ago35:53

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Send us a text With the escalating global Pandemic of COVID-19 Dr. Taylor talks facts, and inspires courage, love and charity. If you are afraid or anxious that is okay! You are right where you should be. Enjoy the show and share with others. Website: https://taylorcounselinggroup.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TCG_Dallas Couns…

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EP. 19 Love Never Dies 35:35

5+ y ago35:35

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Send us a text Author and Grief expert, Larry barber, joins Dr. Taylor for an amazing discussion grief, death, and loss. 100% will experience death and loss at some point in our lives and there is no right way to grieve. If you are snuggling or know someone who is this show is for you. Join us next week as well when Larry tells his griping personal…

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EP. 18 Larry Barber on Grief 33:36

5+ y ago33:36

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Send us a text Author and Grief expert, Larry barber, joins Dr. Taylor for an amazing discussion grief, death, and loss. 100% will experience death and loss at some point in our lives and there is no right way to grieve. If you are snuggling or know someone who is this show is for you. Join us next week as well when Larry tells his griping personal…

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EP. 17 Tears of Joy 28:08

5+ y ago28:08

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Send us a text Death is a difficult part of life. One that we will all experience and one that we are rarely ready for. Are you struggling with the death of a loved one? Don't worry you are not alone this is normal part of life and something we all struggle with. Dr. Taylor jumps into this heavy topic for a month long series. Website: https://taylo…

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