The long-anticipated episode with Special Guest Kristen Huyett! Special guest Kristen Huyett flew in from Oregon to join us on Off the Beaten Path today to talk about ADHD. So much great insight in understanding circular thinking, a difference (not a deficit!) in attention, reducing stigma and increasing support!! Parents of adolescents, spouses married to someone with ADHD, you'll want to check this out!

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In this episode of our holiday arc, we talk about coping skills to help us through the dark days of fall/winter and times when our grief feels more painful. Find some extra support for your weary or hurting heart this holiday season!

Headspace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_yXe_6mYTA

Calm: https://www.calm.com/

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Hey all, Samuel here.  We had some technical issues getting this week's episode, so enjoy one of my favorite interviews! We instead release CR10 next week.  Thanks for listening!

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In this crossover episode, we invite you to join us as we explore Brittani's story. She talks about working through the pain and loss of her divorce and scaling new heights as a single mom of four while finishing school. She has taken her pain and sadness and was able to write a book through the eyes of her youngest daughter.  Brittani's book is set to be released in July 2020; we'll keep you updated on its release.

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This week we started an arc on the upcoming holidays and how to stay balanced around difficult people. We tied in our episodes of emotions and boundaries because they are so helpful to keep us grounded. We also work through some different scenarios and discuss the stress of family gatherings. Remember your self-care through the holidays too!

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Join us to hear Montana Schopieray share about the impact of suicide and the importance of being open to talk about mental health issues in your home. We talk about vulnerability in sharing honest emotions and cultivating safe support. Samuel chomps at the bit to discuss activism. (Chicago teachers were victorious!  Yay!)

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In this episode, we talk about walls and boundary violations, and how to develop a secure sense of self through mutual respect.  We also explore functional boundaries from recovery guru Pia Mellody and Terry Real.

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In this crossover episode, with Off the Beaten Path, Samuel, Lisa, and Eric launch into conversation about the journey of his fitness career and the impact it has had on mental health. Eric shares about some of what life was like growing up, and the value of being an extrovert, with many transitions in his younger years, and telling of how a year spent in Sweden changed his perspective on the landscape of his life.

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In this episode we talk about the difference between thoughts and feelings, and how emotions are sensations we feel in the body.  Samuel, Lisa, and Julie dive into what feelings are and how we communicate them.

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In this crossover episode, Julie Richards and Adrianne Johnson join Dr. Jason Wellman, as he takes us along his journey of mental health after trauma and creating a safe space for others to share theirs. We discuss the importance of safe support for healing, and how he incorporates this in the leadership of his staff.

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