Everyday Therapy

Don't make assumptions. In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Third Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements.”  They discuss how we often make assumptions about others, reality, and ourselves that we believe to be facts but are actually just...assumptions. They also talk about how our assumptions are often negative and lead us to believe the worst in people and ourselves. 

Listen to learn how to avoid and replace our assumptions and get closer to others this holiday season!

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"Nothing other people do is because of you.” In this episode, Brett and Christa get into the Second Agreement from don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”: Don’t Take Anything Personally. Learn about the freedom of realizing this agreement and how it can even help you “cope ahead” for seeing family this holiday season. 

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In this four-part series, Brett and Christa review the popular self-help book, The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz. This episode covers "Be Impeccable With Your Word," and explains how to empower yourself with the creative force of your words.

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It may sound simple, but practicing gratitude can be difficult, especially when we're anxious and depressed. For some of us, our personalities seem more negative, and gratitude seems silly or superficial. Today's episode will demonstrate how challenging gratitude can be for all of us and how to overcome obstacles and truly live a life of regular commitments to gratitude. 

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We hear the phrase "Its a game changer" suggesting that something can truly alter your life and today's episode not only suggests this, but we show the neurology, biology and psychology which supports this.  The scientific knowledge behind the practice of gratitude is compelling and will encourage listeners to tune in for our next episode on how to practice gratitude.

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Following last week's podcast, we now point to positive steps to take to ensure your new goals will become new habits.  There is hope and you can change.  Listen, be encouraged, believe and share with others what you are learning and accomplishing for yourself. 

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Have you ever embarked with renewed determination and belief to make changes in your life, telling yourself that "This time things will be different", only to eventually fall back to old habits and feeling more defeated than ever?  Why does this inevitably happen?  Today's podcast addresses why this occurs and points to a new approach to building new habits that will last.

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In part two of our deep dive into women’s sleep health, Dr. Richard Blackburn and Christa Overson turn their focus to the unique sleep challenges that come with pregnancy. From hormonal shifts to physical discomfort, many women notice a decrease in sleep quality during pregnancy. Tune in to understand the science behind pregnancy’s impact on sleep and discover strategies for improving sleep while pregnant.

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Listen in as Dr. Blackburn breaks down the science behind hormonal fluctuations and their impact on sleep. From understanding the role of estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle and menopause, this episode is packed with valuable advice for any woman struggling to get a good night's rest.

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In this episode, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Michelle Iversen discusses Cannabis and Marijuana along with special guest Cheyenne Fendrich, LADC . Cheyenne has worked in the recovery community for 5 years, was a treatment technician at a women's substance use treatment facility, and is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at Nystrom's Substance Use Disorder Program.

Listen as Cheyenne and Michelle talk about cannabis and marijuana, including how it affects those with substance use concerns and why someone might seek treatment for it. Listen to find out more about what cannabis use disorder is, and how to know if someone is struggling with this. Check out the links below for more information about our programs.

Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Nystrom & Associates (nystromcounseling.com)
Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment - Nystrom & Associates (nystromcounseling.com)

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