Maintaining mental health requires learning to recognize the messages from our gut and innate wisdom before we get into trouble. When we tune in to what we need, life seems to fall into place —although it may not be in the place we expected to be. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, and her guest about creating a meaningful life in unexpected ways. Another show from the road with ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Dr. Lois Bristow has reached her 90th year with much wisdom to share about her journey and the realities of aging. Tune in for a candid conversation from Bend, Oregon with Lois and the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett. It's a show from the road celebrating life, unexpected gifts and the agelessness of friendship.

A deep connection to the natural world is key to our collective mental health. The Central Coast State Parks Association is a non-profit organization that supports and funds the interpretive and educational programs at our local State Parks that help to introduce the magic of nature to thousands of visitors each year. Tune in Tuesday for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist and guest about the importance of teaching conservation and insuring that our natural resources

What the world needs now is one good hug. As a matter of fact, what we all need to thrive are many good hugs, a few held hands, a rub on the shoulder and every form of healthy affection that can address our national epidemic of skin hunger. According to social scientists, a lack of touch can lead to a devastating decline is our physical and mental health. Have you reached your minimum four hugs today? Tune in for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist, about how to

Pondering the divide between good and evil is really just another way that we divide ourselves from others. It may be that we cannot address the escalating rage and violence that we are experiencing in the world until we grapple with the anger and aggression that resides inside us all. Tune in for a conversation with Elizabeth Barrett, the Reluctant Therapist, about our collective attachment to destroying that which we do not find acceptable.

Providing disabled adults and their advocates information about available support services, the nonprofit Independent Living Navigator helps people living with disabilities find housing and their place in the community. It was founded by Laura Mackenzie, who spent years piecing together appropriate help for her son and wanted to share her knowledge with other families so they might avoid the many heartaches and disappointments that she encountered. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant

When we talk about addressing mental health concerns, we may understand the problem, and might be able to empathize with the suffering, but we still struggle as a collective whole in knowing how to really best help those in need of care. A recent survey of LGBTQ teens highlights the disconnect between problems and solutions. Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett, and guests about the status of one of our most vulnerable and marginalized populations.

Tune in for a conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth Barrett from backstage at this year's Live Oak Music Festival with The Shook Twins and crowd favorite, singer-songwriter and storyteller, John Craigie.

Sometimes we can have the same conversation and hear it in a completely different way - tune in for a Conversation with the Reluctant Therapist, Elizabeth as she revisits a discussion with renowned theologian and founder of Creation Spirituality, Matthew Fox about the many paths to wholeness.

The Fourth of July is a reminder that we are a part of something greater than ourselves. That being a part of this country requires that we each find a way to exercise our rights and honor our responsibilities as citizens. But how do we celebrate at a time when it feels as if the foundation of the United States is shifting? Tune in for a conversation with the reluctant therapist, Elizabeth Barrett about the need for recovering our inner patriot. Your calls will be welcomed and encouraged.