Disorderly

Disorderly is BACK, for SEASON 2! For the first episode of the season, Bre and Brayden interview Megan, who is currently working on getting her Masters Degree in Music Therapy. They discuss different branches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, what it's like to work as a music therapist, how music is magic for the brain, and more. This is part 1 of a two-part interview, so stay tuned for another next week! 

'Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' - https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Mind-Into-Life/dp/1572244259

For the season 1 finale of Disorderly, Breanna and Brayden interview Jeremiah, who has recently aged out of the foster care system. Jeremiah talks about his experience with the system and delivers his unique story and perspective on what it's like to have been through and exited foster care. 

Brayden shares and compares the results of three personality tests he took based on some of the most popular methods for defining personality. The team touches on how personality could have some bearing on people living with anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses. Breanna takes the Myers Briggs exam and shares her results. 

Links to the different personality tests below:

16 Personalities (based on Myers Briggs) 

The Enneagram 

My Personality Test (Based on True Colors) 

Breanna and Brayden discuss the anxiety brain and its tendency to "catastrophize" situations that might in actuality be mostly harmless. Also, the team talks about altruism, and how having a more worldly view can help to positively minimize the apparent severity of a particular worry.  

Brayden talks about a study recently done by Oregon State University about stress and its cognitive effect on older adults. Breanna discusses the Holiday Season and issues surrounding it, and also recounts a recent panic attack and discusses her methods for getting out of it. 

Link to OSU study: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/response-daily-stressors-could-affect-brain-health-older-adults

While Brayden is away in Nashville, Disorderly records their first remote podcast ever! Breanna and Brayden talk about some recent experiences related to their mental health, discuss a new treatment Breanna is beginning for herself, and touch on reframing situations so that one might learn from them. 

This week, Breanna and Brayden talk about being grateful the past, while also appreciating the present. They address a question on self-harm, and discuss how perfectionism can be a strong source of anxiety. 

This week, Breanna returns from a small hiatus to share her feelings about the recent passing of her uncle. In the process, Brayden and Bre discuss the grieving stages, being thankful for both people and things, as well as the uninhibited expression of love. 

This week, Allyson is back to guest host while Breanna is away. They discuss situations where one lacks control, and how accepting a lack of control can be powerful in specific situations. The team answers their first email question, and discusses how you can be of help to someone who is suffering from a mental illness.

Part two of Breanna and Brayden's interview with Ekaette Essien. If you have not yet heard part one, please go back and listen to season 1, episode 6. 

The discussion of Bipolar II Disorder is continued, with additional topics covered like yoga, medication, the Enneagram, faith, art and more!