Have you ever felt that relentless hurricane of thoughts and emotions during a panic attack or intense anxiety? Join me, Dr. Shemena, in this episode of Dark Matters, where we dive into the world of anxiety and the power of mindfulness. Discover how childhood fears can follow us into adulthood and how taking a moment to reflect on our responses can lead to growth and freedom.

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What does it truly mean to love, and how do we express this complex emotion in our lives? Join me in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the various ways we experience love -- from the simple enjoyment of pizza to the deep emotional connections we have with our romantic partners and family members.

Dr. Shemena challenges you to think deeply about your own experiences with love and how your upbringing has influenced the way you express it. Are you still longing for something you never received from your parents? Do you find yourself merging too quickly in relationships or maintaining a safe distance? How do you show love towards your children and their individuality? Tune in and discover how to better understand and express love in your own life.

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One of the cornerstones of psychological health is the ability to separate-individuate from our parents. It's a difficult journey, but an empowering one in accepting one's own Self, with a capital S. Listen in to Dr. Shemena discuss this important phase of development and share her personal experience.

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Understanding impostor syndrome is the first step toward overcoming it. Listen in to Dr. Shemena discuss the why behind this nagging -- but untrue -- belief and how to take steps forward to overcome it. 

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Building trust in a relationship requires taking risks. Taking risks can show you that your partner is not the same as those from your past who hurt you.  It can also help you grow into a better partner. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss how taking risks helps build trust in your relationship.

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A new year brings a desire for change, growth, more structure – overall, new beginnings. And, in the first month, we aim to get a handle on the remaining months that will follow. But, a more practical new year's idea is about finding the balance between the two structures that ground and motivate you. Listen in as Dr. Shemena discusses her ideas on finding balance in the new year.

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Have you ever felt depressed? Did you know that unprocessed and unexpressed anger can lead to depression? Depression can be understood as a verb, to depress one's feelings. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss the variations of depression and how emotional expression can be the cure. 

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What's happening with men these days?  The central conundrum is simply this, women across the board want more emotional intimacy from their men than most boys and men have been raised to deliver. Men are struggling. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss how men can start to think about themselves and vulnerability. 

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The best way to be heard is to learn how to listen well. When partners feel understood it changes the tenor of conflict and relaxes the conversation. Listen in to Dr. Shemena discuss a few techniques on how to listen well in relationships.

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Learning how to communicate well in relationships is a skill because how we think in this regard is a window into our psychology. There is an upset, complaint, a grievance and you want to convey that to the other person. And yet, often times these kinds of communications become difficult. Listen to Dr. Shemena discuss how your own psychology can play an important role and what to do about it.

Get in touch with Dr. Shemena

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