Best Chris Gazdik Podcasts (2024)

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Ambition: How do we get it? - Ep283 1:07:05

2h ago1:07:05

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In this episode of "Through a Therapist's Eyes," we explore the multifaceted nature of ambition—what it is, where it comes from, and how to cultivate it effectively. We discuss the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the role of personal values, upbringing, and even trauma in shaping our drive. While ambition can lead to success, we…

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July month in review - Ep282 1:06:45

7d ago1:06:45

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In Episode 282, we review July's highlights and welcome new YouTube subscribers, Trevor Brown and Toshiaq. We revisit a listener email from Episode 221 on emotional detachment in intimate relationships, discussing the balance between being interconnected and maintaining boundaries. We also recap Episodes 278, 279, and 280, which cover therapy modal…

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What are True Needs vs. Wants - Ep281 1:02:07

15d ago1:02:07

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In episode 281, "What are True Needs vs. Wants," we explore the difference between essential needs and luxury wants. We answer key questions about identifying and meeting your true needs, drawing on Maslow's Hierarchy and Andrew Benjamin George's comprehensive list. We also discuss the impact of unmet needs on mental health, social media pressures,…

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How does Mental Health / Therapy affect emotional intelligence - Ep280 1:01:59

21d ago1:01:59

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In Episode 280, we unravel the fascinating interplay between mental health, therapy, and emotional intelligence (EI). What exactly is EI, and can it be learned or is it hardwired into our nature? Can our EI be weakened or lost over time? We'll break down the key components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill…

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What is Sensory Defensiveness - Ep279 1:01:09

30d ago1:01:09

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In Episode 279, we delve into sensory defensiveness, a condition where individuals experience extreme sensitivity to stimuli like touch, sound, light, and movement, often linked to sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD, and anxiety. We explore its causes, ranging from neurological and genetic factors to early childhood experiences, and its impa…

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Therapy Modalities Explained - Ep278 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

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In this episode, we explore the diverse world of therapy modalities, addressing key questions about therapy types and their significance. We cover eclectic versus specific therapies, the differences between substance abuse and mental health treatments, and the ideal contexts for various approaches. Learn about popular modalities like CBT, DBT, Psyc…

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June Month in Review - Ep277 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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Join us for Episode 277 of Through a Therapist's Eyes as we review the month of June. Dive into conflict resolution and the apology/forgiveness cycle from Episode 275, exploring key questions about resolving conflicts and understanding the nuances between conflicts and chronic problems. In Episode 276, we shed light on family life with Bipolar Diso…

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Family Life with Bipolar Disorder - Ep276 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we dive deep into understanding Bipolar Disorder and its impact on family life. We’ll break down the different types of Bipolar Disorder, the DSM criteria, and the nuances that set it apart from other mental health disorders. Through a compelling case story, we’ll uncover the challenges in diagnosing B…

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Conflict Resolution and Apology / Forgiveness Cycles - Ep275 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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In Episode 275 of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we delve into the intricacies of conflict resolution and the cycles of apology and forgiveness. We explore three pivotal questions: What distinguishes conflicts from problems? Should an apology precede forgiveness, or vice versa? And, how can conflicts be effectively resolved? We define conflicts as nat…

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May Month in Review – Ep274 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

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In Episode 274 of our "May Month in Review," we revisit Episode 272 on "Co-parenting in Divorce," discussing ideal co-parenting goals, managing children when the ex-partner isn't ideal, and knowing when to lean on legal processes, emphasizing self-recovery, self-care, and maintaining consistency with children. Finally, we review Episode 273 on the …

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Love and Logic Reviewed - Ep273 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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In Episode 273 of "Love and Logic Reviewed," we explore the "Love and Logic" parenting philosophy, highlighting its key tenets such as shared control, empathy before consequences, logical consequences, and avoiding power struggles. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of maintaining a high-structure environment with minimal conflicts, building…

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Co-parenting in Divorce - Ep272 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

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In this episode of "Through A Therapist's Eyes," we delve into the complexities of co-parenting after a divorce. We explore the ideal co-parenting goals, such as respect, effective communication, and keeping children as the main focus. We also discuss strategies for managing situations when your ex isn't cooperative, including dealing with emotiona…

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April month in review - Ep271 1:05:33

3M ago1:05:33

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Welcome to the April Month in Review where we cover that last 3 episodes from a non-clinical point of view. In Episode 268, we uncover the struggles of male survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence, highlighting their unique challenges and paths to recovery. Episode 269 revisits the concept of moral courage, discussing how to build it throug…

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The Language of Substance Abuse - Ep270 1:06:08

3M ago1:06:08

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Embark on a journey into "The Language of Substance Abuse" (Ep270), where we decode the complex terminology and cultural shifts surrounding addiction. From exploring the perspectives of addicts to dissecting family dynamics, we delve into terms like recovery, relapse, and harm reduction. Join us as we navigate the evolving perception of addiction o…

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Moral Courage Revisited - Ep269 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

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Join us for an intriguing exploration of "Moral Courage Revisited", where we start by talking about the conviction of James and Jennifer Crumbley and redefine the notion of ethical bravery. From defining moral courage to unraveling its origins and challenges, we draw inspiration from historical icons and confront modern-day pressures like cancel cu…

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Survivor Mode: Male sexual abuse / domestic violence - Ep268 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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In "Survivor Mode: Male Sexual Abuse/Domestic Violence" (Ep268), we tackle the under-discussed topic of men's trauma experiences. Through probing questions, we delve into survivor mode's genesis in family dynamics and the status of the HE TOO movement. Uncovering the cultural and psychological barriers men face, we explore recovery strategies, emph…

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March Month in Review - Ep267 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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In the latest episode of "March Month in Review", where we dissect the highlights from our recent shows. From exploring the depths of loneliness and connection in "Alone in Plain Sight" with Ben Higgins to unraveling the secrets of genuine connections in "Do You Know How to Connect? The Bachelor Follow-Up", we delve into the complexities of human i…

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Do You Know how to Connect? “The Bachelor Follow up” - Ep266 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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Join the panel as they unravel the secrets of connection and loneliness in "Do You Know How to Connect? The Bachelor Follow-Up". Delving into the depths of human interaction, they explore the fine line between isolation and community. Drawing from Ben Higgins' insights in "Alone in Plain Sight," they reveal strategies for reconnecting with oneself …

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“Alone in Plain Sight” with Ben Higgins, The Batchelor - Ep265 1:06:43

4M ago1:06:43

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Join us in Episode 265 "Alone in Plain Sight," where Ben Higgins, known from Season 20 of "The Bachelor," shares his insights as a guest. From his experiences since the show, Ben explores the complexities of loneliness, social media's impact on connection, and the path to genuine human connection. Drawing from his book "Alone In Plain Sight," Ben o…

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February month in review - Ep264 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

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Dive into our last month of podcast episodes where we further discuss our latest thought-provoking episodes. In "The Adderall Epidemic," we uncover the truth behind Adderall usage, its societal impacts, and whether it's a valid response to ADHD. Then, in "Culture Wars and Professionalism: Jordan Peterson," we delve into the evolving landscape of pr…

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Compassion gets Confused with Codependence - Ep263 1:04:24

4M ago1:04:24

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating dynamics of codependency and compassion, inspired by Claudia Black's groundbreaking work. From personal stories to parenting insights, we uncover how codependent behaviors develop and their pitfalls, while also delving into the intriguing concept of counter-dependency. Through a compassionate lens, we dis…

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Culture Wars and What Happened to Professionalism: Jordan Peterson - Ep262 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of professionalism and mental health, discussing core components of professionalism and its modern challenges. We delve into how mental health impacts productivity, workplace culture, and decision-making. Additionally, we examine the role of mental health professionals in navigating today's cultural conf…

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The Adderall Epidemic - Ep261 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

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In this episode we took a deep dive deep into ADHD, focusing on the crucial role of Adderall. From unpacking ADHD symptoms to discussing its real-life impacts. With insights into the brain science of Adderall, personal anecdotes, and warnings about misuse, this episode was packed with eye-opening moments. Plus, we explored effective strategies for …

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January ... 2023 month in review - Ep260 1:07:15

5M ago1:07:15

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This was a packed review show since we missed the one in November. We started with the discussions on Assertiveness and included the conversation about Santa and Holidays. While most people will see holidays as a joyous time, the reality is that they are usually accompanied by stress because of logistical challenges and seeing people you normally d…

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Repairing Past False Beliefs - Ep259 1:03:26

6M ago1:03:26

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The show has talked many times about how implicit biases can affect a person without them knowing it. That means the first step a person must go through is to be able to identify the bias. Once identified, then you must take the time to work on repairing those false beliefs that have been created from those past experiences and traumas. Tune in to …

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Commitment issues? Millennial fear of marriage - Ep258 1:01:49

6M ago1:01:49

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When we look at the trajectory of marriage statistics, there is an obvious change in the millennial generation than there was in previous generations. The question we are asking is why? Are there commitment issues? Do they just have a fear of marriage? We look at the stats to see what has been happening and we discuss the trends in society and why …

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Recovering from the Holiday Hangover With a Plan - Ep257 1:06:33

7M ago1:06:33

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Holidays are a great time to reconnect and spend time with friends and family, but when doing that, it can lead to a lot of stress. There is the reality of trying to fit in as many meals to make sure you see everyone. There is the reality of spending more than you should. There is the reality of family dynamics and possible past arguments. How do y…

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Why are Holiday’s Hard ... the Cures - Ep256 1:08:52

7M ago1:08:52

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When thinking about Holidays, the usual sentiment is that they are a joyful time that you get to spend time with family and friends. While this is true, the reality is that when looking at all the expectations that surround the get togethers and being around people that you normally don't spend as much time with, it can be very stressful and exhaus…

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Holiday Family Traditions and Assertiveness Part 2 - Ep255 1:05:19

7M ago1:05:19

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Continuing the conversation from last week about the holidays, this time we look further into more general family holiday traditions. What they mean to you, how they start and when you might possibly want to change them to make new traditions. We then go back to the topic of Assertiveness by looking at why people struggle balancing being too passiv…

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Santa Claus Tradition and then Assertiveness Part 1 - Ep254 1:02:16

7M ago1:02:16

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Originally the show was going to just be about Assertiveness, but as the panel was discussing a current event, they decided to shift. The current event that was talked about was the Santa Claus Tradition. They look at when you should discuss this with your children and how to do it. Then they finish the episode by covering the topic of assertivenes…

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November month in review - Ep253 1:01:59

8M ago1:01:59

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This month we started by looking at how you can use your friendships to help with your parenting. We then were led on a discussion by our own Mr. Pope where we did a deep dive on the idea of Emotional Freewill versus Determinism. Then to wrap up the time with the panel we discussed the ever-important topic of why you should talk about emotions or p…

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Why talk about emotions or past events in therapy, or otherwise - Ep252 1:07:36

8M ago1:07:36

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When a client starts therapy, one of the first thoughts that is brought up is why do I need to talk about my past traumas? When you first bring up past experiences, it hurts because it is painful. There is no way around those early experiences as you start opening up, but when you look at how a person heals and grows, it requires that you go throug…

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Emotional Freewill versus Determinism - Ep251 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

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When brought up by our own Mr. Pope about the idea of a neurologist who thought that human's lives were determined for them, we had to dive into this topic further. Pope leads the conversation where we talk about the effects that genetics, experiences, traumas, etc. will dictate the life we are going to have. We push back on the idea of how free wi…

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Use Friendships with Parenting Strategies - Ep250 1:02:19

9M ago1:02:19

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This was an interesting topic when Chris produced it for the panel. It seems weird to discuss parenting strategies when it comes to adult friendships, but when you listen to the discussions it starts to make sense. We compare the how the love and logic approach is good for your adult friendships. Then we review the lost decade. This covers how not …

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October Month in Review - Ep249 1:05:09

9M ago1:05:09

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This month was a short one for the show because we only recorded 2 episodes, but there is plenty of current events to cover that are affecting everyone’s mental health. We start the show talking about the wars between Israel and Hamas, and Ukraine and Russia. That also lead to the tragedy in Lewiston Maine. After discussing those we went back to ta…

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Friendship: Do We miss them? - Ep248 1:04:36

10M ago1:04:36

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Friendship is a topic we haven't covered on the show in a while so Chris thought it would be good to circle back to it. In this episode we start by looking at what friendship is, how do you make friends and how to maintain those relationships. We also look at how friendships are being devalued and leading to a rise in loneliness across many areas o…

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Can you Control Your Emotions - Ep247 1:04:19

10M ago1:04:19

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When looking at the question if you can control your emotions, you must first look at both parts of that question. First you look at what it means to control and then look at what are your emotions. After we answer those questions, we look at the difference between stopping your emotions versus controlling emotions. Tune in to see if you Can Contro…

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September Month in Review - Ep246 1:05:25

10M ago1:05:25

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This month was a special month for the show as we got to announce that we have a new sponsor for the show, First Horizon Bank. To celebrate that we welcome Evan Moss from the local branch to discuss finances and your mental health. We then followed it up with the topic of Emotional Freedom. Do you think you have emotional freedom, or do you know ho…

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When hurt by others, it is not my fault - Ep245 1:05:17

11M ago1:05:17

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After you are hurt, the first thing that most people try to do is try to figure out what happened and ask themselves what they did to cause it. In a lot of situations, when you are hurt by someone else, the most important thing to remember is that it is not your fault. We further investigate this by re-addressing shame-based feelings and to look at…

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Emotional freedom...want some? - Ep244 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

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The title might seem rhetorical, but when you really think about your life, do you have emotional freedom and do you really want it. We look at what that means to have emotional freedom, why it is important, and what barriers you might be running into to get it. Once we know that, we then look at what you can do to start achieving emotional freedom…

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Mental Health and Finances with Evan Moss from First Horizon Bank in Mt Holly - Ep243 1:06:18

11M ago1:06:18

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If there is anything that goes on in our life that can affect our mental health is your finances. To help with that we introduce our newest sponsor, First Horizon Bank and we welcome Evan Moss, one of their Branch Managers of the location in Mount Holly. We look at how your finances and mental health play off each other and what are some things you…

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August Month in Review - Ep242 1:06:47

11M ago1:06:47

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This month we only covered two topics, but one of them was so in-depth we had to split it into 2 parts. We review Menopause Normalized, parts 1 and 2, and Your First Love. These shows covered to opposite spectrums of a persons life so it was fun looking at those difference. Did you agree with the panel from the shows? Do we miss anything? What stoo…

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Your First Love: The teen crush, is it Real True Love - Ep241 1:08:46

11M ago1:08:46

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Do you remember your first love? Do you remember those new feelings? Do you remember the hurt after the relationship was over? In this episode we explore the growth and differences of a teen crush, first love, and true love. While early and still developing, those feelings are still very real and very powerful, but how you handle them is what chang…

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Menopause Normalized: Part 2 - Ep240 1:06:03

11M ago1:06:03

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After spending an episode talking about what menopause is, this time the panel talks about what can be done to help women during this transition in their lives. We look at how this affects the different aspects of their lives, especially in marriage or relationships. At the end we look at what we should be doing to help normalize this topic so more…

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Menopause Normalized: Part 1 - Ep239 1:07:07

11M ago1:07:07

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This is one of those topics that Chris has been reluctant to cover because he wasn't sure how to broach it. Given his experience with some of his patients, he felt it is important to bring up this topic and make it a normal conversation that we can have in society. Menopause is something the women go through but many of them do not realize this is …

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July Month in Review - Ep238 1:08:01

12M ago1:08:01

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This month we had a diagnostic show, another about what people are currently thinking about, and then one that a lot of people can relate to. We started with talking about the diagnosis of schizophrenia, what it really is, and surprisingly how common it is. We switched to talking about the possibility of us being in a mental health crisis. We wrapp…

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Shame for Medical Conditions - Ep237 1:07:35

12M ago1:07:35

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What is the first thing that you think of when someone talks about a medical condition that makes people feel shame? I am sure anyone listening to this show will know of something or knows someone that has a condition that, while the person cannot do anything about it, they feel shame for having it. The panel looks at what is shame, why we need to …

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Are We in a Mental Health Crisis? In the US, 90% Say We Are - Ep236 1:05:00

12M ago1:05:00

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In the last few years, it seems like every time we turn around our world has been in one crisis after another. To add to that, in a recent survey of some people in the US, 90% of those polled think that we are in a mental health crisis. Do you think we are? What would you say might be the reason why so many people think this? The panel breaks down …

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Diagnostics: Schizophrenia - Ep235 57:02

12M ago57:02

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What’s the point of having a panel of therapists if we don’t utilize them to share information about mental health illnesses. In this episode, we do a deep dive on schizophrenia. We talk about what schizophrenia is, how common it is in society, and what life is like for those that have it. Was there anything in this show that surprised you? Do you …

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June Month in Review - Ep234 58:57

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This month was a weird one as we only had two shows, but one of them was the introduction to something we have been spending months building. In episode 232, we introduce the This Will Not Defeat Me project that is designed to help those that have dealt with past trauma. To kick this off, we built a video experience for those that went through sexu…

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