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- Episode 108 Why "Let Go of What You Can't Control" Doesn't Work (and what do do about it!)You've heard it, right? "Let go of what you can't control." Seems simple. But for those of us who struggle with anxiety and worry, it is anything but simple. Join me today as I talk about why that doesn't work for us and how we can work toward letting go. Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/why-let-go-of-what-you-can-t-control-doesn-t-work-and-what-do-do-about-it.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.16 min - Episode 107 Perfectionism - GET OUT OF MY LIFE!I'm so happy you are here today for a discussion of Brown University's article on Perfectionism (see link in show notes). Today, I have a strongly worded message for my pal, Perfectionism:Get out of my life.... today!!! I hope you have the same message. Today we'll talk about causes of perfectionism, the vicious cycle, and what to do for more peace.Show notes post at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/perfectionism-get-out-of-my-life
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.19 min - Episode 106 Mental Health: Past, Present, & FutureWhat does World Mental Health Day mean? It's a day for us to raise awareness, recognize that it's important, try to remove the stigma, move the conversation forward, all of that, which I've been trying to do for a long, long time, most of my professional career. So today is a good day to talk about my past, my present and my future. I would like for you to also think, about your past, your present and your future when it comes to your mental wellbeing.Then I will share the four things that have helped me the most!Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/mental-health-past-present-future.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.18 min - Episode 105 Mental Health in the Workplace: Choices & ConversationsUsually I am addressing you and your mental and emotional well-being. Although this will speak to you, today I want to help you if you work alongside someone who might be struggling with their own.I am going to approach this topic from a couple of different perspectives. First, from my own lived experience as a person with mental health issues in the workplace. Second, as a researcher. So join me as I share stories, and then 4 ideas to make better choices and have better conversations with coworkers, employees and managers who might be struggling with mental wellness.Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/mental-health-in-the-workplace-choices-and-conversations. Disclaimer: The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on my experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources mentioned in the show notes.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.27 min - Episode 104 Quitting or Quitter: What's the difference?This past Saturday, 9/17, my photographer husband Tim exhibited his photographic art at a show in TX. We drove the day before to get set up, and we discovered a completely chaotic setting. When we asked where our booth was, the response was – and I quote – Just take the next available spot. Now, bear in mind, there were no spots! The festival was in a mall parking lot on black asphalt lined for cars – but no markings for booths. We also discovered, despite the marketing materials, that it was in a dying mall. So, we did the best we could and set up the booth. Saturday morning, we arrived around 8:30 am to finish the setup. It is still very unorganized, but we got everything done and waited for the grand opening at 10 – we were pumped! And then… 10:00 arrived and no visitors. We waited. And waited. We were realizing that this didn’t seem like a “real” art show. It appeared thrown together, not marketed, and in an almost deserted parking lot. The temperature was forecast to be around 95 degrees with a heat index of over 100. As the morning went on, the heat went up. And up. And up. Neither Tim nor I do well in temperature extremes, and he has intense outdoor allergies. We felt worse and worse as time drug on. By 3:00 pm we had seen 5 people. Vendors started tearing down, and we had to make the tough decision to do the same. By the time we arrived at our hotel, sorry to give you TMI, but we got 2 wet wash cloths, stripped off our clothes, turned the air on high, and lay on the sofa and bed for almost an hour. I’m certain Tim was nearing a heat stroke. So were we quitters? Join me as I walk you through the process of deciding: quitting or quitter! Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/quitting-or-quitter-what-s-the-difference.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.26 min - Episode 103 Mental Health and Self Talk: 3 Destructive voicesTwo weeks ago I shared a story with you about having an angry meltdown. Basically I got upset about a household “task” and I absolutely lost my mind! Venomous language poured out of me. One thing I shared was how surprised I was that it happened, and I mentioned that it freaked me out because it hadn’t happened in such a long time – not that level of anger, anyway. Today I want to go a bit deeper about the voices in our heads and the impact they have on our mental health. Join me as I discuss these 3 voices and how to overcome them!Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/mental-health-self-talk-three-destructive-voices.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.21 min - Episode 102 Be Careful How You SpeakWhat a morning!! You know one of those days when you have everything scheduled and then.... BAM - change of plans. I was going to chat with you today about negative self-talk, but now that will come next week. This morning, I had to take my kitty Leesi for an emergency pet visit. She is home and recovering now, but I learned a valuable lesson from the experience. It doesn't have to do with her or her health, but rather the way I have been speaking about her. Today is short, about 15 minutes, so give it a listen and let me know what you think!
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.16 min - Episode 101 Mental Health in a Post-Pandemic WorldWelcome back to a new season of Consider Yourself Hugged: A Place for Women! During my entire time podcasting, I've never had this level of enthusiasm for our time together. More than ever, we need help for improved mental and emotional well-being. I pray this show will be a blessing to you, and I hope you will connect in a deeper way than you ever imagined. So.... here we go!
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.29 min - Special Episode: Handling the Tough TopicsThis past Sunday I posted on Facebook to take the day reflect on how you will handle the difficulties in the world. That’s what I’m talking about today: the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It's a tough topic, and I'm not here to voice my opinion but rather my thoughts on handling these tough topics. I hope you'll listen and reflect. I won't put much here, just a few tips I talk about in the episode:
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.22 min - Episode 100: Elizabeth Holmes - Final Episode of this SeasonIn 2003, Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University and started Theranos, Inc. In 2014, the company released it's first product: a lab testing process that could run 100's of tests on a single drop of blood. The only problem was, that was not the case. Read more here. In January of 2021, Ms. Holmes was convicted of four counts of fraud. Her sentencing is scheduled for September 26, 2022, and she could face up to 20 years for each count. Read more here. Our goal today, as before, is to dissect this story as it relates to us as women. Join us for our final episode of the season! Show notes will post by 7 am CST, 3/2/22.
Connect with us
- Instagram: Consider Yourself Hugged (new account!)
- TikTok: Short clips and stories
- YouTube: Full episodes + video snippets
- Women’s Group: A Place for Women—ongoing conversation
**The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org for chat and resources.General Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org
Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
About Tami & Michelle:
Michelle Kixmiller, PMHNP
Michelle is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerTami West, PhD
Stress & Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses research & fun to help transform your life.26 min
About Consider Yourself Hugged
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Thanks for visiting with us at for Consider Yourself Hugged: Mental & emotional well-being.” Do you find yourself thinking, "Life can be so overwhelming! I feel so frustrated all the time! I…
worry about everything! I wish I could speak up more and not be a doormat!"
If you're looking for improved mental and emotional well-being, please join us every Wednesday as we talk about how to make positive choices in your life.
*Disclaimer:The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on my experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources mentioned in the show notes.
About us:
Tami West, PhD
Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges. Her passion stems from a lifelong battle with an anxiety disorder which has uniquely equipped her to teach, encourage, and motivate others. Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity. Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including two books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. She is a mother of eight in a blended family and enjoys reading historical fiction, traveling with her husband Tim and family, and watching The Big Bang Theory.
Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC
Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), and running (slowly). Contact Michelle at [email protected].