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- Episode #50: Today's Hug - The Love ChallengeNext week is Valentine's Day! Today I'll chat a bit about the weird history of this day, share my favorite Valentine's Day stories, and then challenge you to share your stories with me. Love & Hugs!Show notes at http://bit.ly/2SjfRLcCYH50.
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- 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 #49: Today's Hug - A Chat About Hugs With My Granddaughter EmmaJoin me today as 10-year-old Emma and I talk about hugs! It's been one year (almost to the day!) since CYH launched, and this is my first discussion about hugs! Show notes at http://bit.ly/3155DC7CYH49.
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 #48: Today's Hug - Do You REALLY Want Someone to Change Poor Behavior?Think of someone you want to change some obnoxious behavior. Maybe it’s family, a friend, a co-worker. You know this person: We vent about them with each other. We try to figure it out together. What if that person changed the behavior you've been praying for? What if that person might suddenly be part of your life in a different way? Today I'll talk about 4 reasons that transition is weird (for lack of a better word!). Also, watch the episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKzOxDe0AlE.Show notes at http://bit.ly/30KAwvtCYH48.
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.23 min - Episode #47: Today's Hug - Life Lessons From Disney Marathon (Chat with my son)Happy Day!! This week's episode is definitely "off the cuff!" My oldest son, Jamie (everyone else calls him James, but I'm his mom so I get to call him whatever I want 😁) ran his first marathon yesterday at Disney World. It was so much harder for him and more emotional for me than either of us expected.I don't have points or 1,2,3 steps today - just an inspirational conversation that I wanted to have quickly, before the thoughts and emotions start to fade. Today is about control, lack of control, growing, overcoming, persevering, and overall being inspired! Join me :) Show notes at http://bit.ly/36S8qRrCYH47.
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.47 min - Episode #46: Today's Hug - Communicating In 2020: 10 Tips to Be Your Best SelfHappy 2020!! I’m starting the new year with this topic because communication really is foundational for great mental and emotional wellbeing. Can’t say no? Don’t speak up and ask for things? People don’t seem to connect with you? ALL communication issues. (Make sure to listen till the end because in February I’m doing a free webinar for 10 people. Honestly, it’s the 1st of a few freebies as I branch out more into communication and speaker coaching.)How can you be a person that others want to be around? One that has a reputation for being kind, confident, thoughtful, attentive? These 10 tips will include how you mentally process BEFORE you speak as well as what you say Here we go! (Show notes http://bit.ly/2FteofgCYH46.)
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.34 min - Episode #45: Today's Hug - 25 Years Since My House Burned DownI decided to end 2019 with an anniversary story. I’ve told the story a thousand times: 4 am, December 22nd, three days before Christmas, my house burned down in the middle of the night. When we awoke, the entire attic/roof and about 1/3 of the house was already engulfed. My husband at the time and my 3 kids, (ages 2,4, and 6) climbed out of our bedroom window and that was that. Christmas feels different this year. I’m not sure why. Not sure if it has anything to do with it being 25 yrs since that night, but it’s just different. I hope you'll understand as you listen to our final chat of 2019! (Show notes at http://bit.ly/2rWZafnCYH45)
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.11 min - Episode #44: Today's Hug - Maintaining Mental Health When Diagnosed or Dealing w/ DementiaLori La Bey cared for her mother with dementia for 30 years. She gave up her career to shift the needle in dementia awareness, care and education; stating she would not work in a broken system. Through her passion and dedication, Lori launched Alzheimer’s Speaks an advocacy and media outlet providing multiple platforms shifting perceptions of dementia at home and in healthcare; while creating and exposing new care strategies and resources.Lori has been Recognized by Oprah as a “Health Hero” and AARP MN as an “Inspiring Leader and Disruptor” in 2018, by Maria Shriver as an “Architect of Change” in 2016, and by Dr. Oz and Sharecare as the “#1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer’s” in 2012.Get ready - she has a ton of great advice!!(Show notes at http://bit.ly/2LFgWdHCYH44).
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.54 min - Episode #43: Today's Hug - Dealing with Loss, Abandonment & Rejection with Erin JonesI’m excited to welcome you back from the holidays with an inspirational guest, Erin Jones. Erin and I met a few years ago at an event we’ve both spoken at several times, a week of staff development for the amazing teachers at Cypress Fairbanks, TX a suburb of Houston. She has such an inspiring story of using loss, abandonment, and rejection as the foundation for the good she does in the world. All of us have dealt with these issues in life, some small and some big. I promise you'll be inspired today and ready to use your gifts to be the best you can be! (Show notes at http://bit.ly/2rPFIRoCYH43.)
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.42 min - Episode #42: Today's Hug - Simply ThanksgivingI know this is a busy week and your energies need to go toward family & friends, or however you plan to spend your holiday, so this’ll be short! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! And even though I love it, sometimes I forget to truly be thankful. So let’s do that today. Join me in sharing memories of Thanksgivings past! Yes I'll make it interesting by offering you a possible gift :) And Happy Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🍗😘🤗 (Show notes http://bit.ly/33nuosICYH42, Facebook Thread at https://www.facebook.com/TamiWestSeminars/)
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.11 min - Episode #41: Today's Hug - Three Reasons I’m Not Embarrassed by the Mental HospitalLast week I interviewed my pastor about addiction. He freely shares his story and is NOT embarrassed by his past. That interview led me to think, "Well, I’m not embarrassed – why?" It really was one of the worst days of my life. Today I'll share three reasons I’m not embarrassed about my mental hospital stay (along with some lessons learned). Regardless of what the skeleton/s is/are in your closet, listen to have a renewed attitude on your plights :). Show notes found at http://bit.ly/2KBQUrjCYH41.
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.17 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].