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This is the third installment of the "Shattered Image Series." In this week's mental minute, Seth provides a update on the cat integration and briefly talks about his upcoming week. Michelle shares how her week has gone; including a special visit to see a close friend. After this, they explore obsessive compulsive disorder which is often co-morbid with body dysmorphia. They distinguish between obsessive compulsive behaviors vs. the obsessive compulsive disorder. 

If there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know!

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This is the second installment of the "Shattered Image Series." After a mental minute, Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter explore the clinical nature of body dysmorphia by opening up the DSM and discussing its relevance and application. In addition to unpacking the diagnosis, they explore relevant diagnoses that may be co-morbid to BDD. This is likely the most clinical episode Mental has ever produced so check it out! 

Also- if there are specific things that you would like to hear or learn more about during this series- let us know on Facebook!

Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network.”

Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.

Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.

Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

The quarantine of spring and summer 2020 has given creatives an advantage to spend a lot of time working on new projects. Monica la Vella, entrepreneur and homeschool mom, took advantage of the quarantine and wrote a book about how to homeschool. In this interview we talk about the book and how she juggles homeschooling two boys while running her own business.

Find her book Homeschool by Design on Monica's website HERE.

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Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter introduce a brand new series entitled "Shattered Image" which will focus on body dysmorphia.

In this first episode, Michelle and Seth first tackle issues of self-esteem and self-confidence. They kick things off by a quick review of body dysmorphia and it's relationship to such issues. From there, they jump into a mental minute and then dive headfirst into personal experiences with self-esteem and self-confidence. From lived experience, Michelle and Seth explore the impacts of low self-esteem and explore ways of increasing it. 

Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”

Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.

Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.

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In this episode, Michelle and Seth have somewhat of a free form conversation around the topic of questioning God. After a short "mental minute"- they tackle the subject matter of deconstruction and God. Check out the conversation.

Michelle drops some truth in this episode. If you are questioning God, please hear this message: "You're okay. There is nothing wrong with you. You're not broken. You're not lost. You're not deceived. You are none of those things. You are a human being having a human experience of asking questions and that's okay."

Episodes available on “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”

Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.

Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.

Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

Elizabeth interviewed Monica Burns in March 2020 about how to use technology in your homeschool, especially for children with special needs. If you have children with special needs, CHECK OUT THIS episode. This episode was released on the Four In Tow Podcast feed in June 2020.

Follow Monica Burns on her website: ClassTechTips.com

Join Elizabeth's homeschooling community by visiting Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast.

This episode was initially aired live on Facebook.

The episode kicks off with a mental minute. Seth shares a funny story from being on the golf course with his father this past weekend. Michelle shares her successful move and updates on her fitness goals as she gets closer to a bodybuilding competition. There’s a funny moment in there where the topic of dick pics comes up and you know Seth had something to share.

After processing, Michelle and Seth begin the next topic of conversation which is… deconstructing relationships. This is perhaps the hardest part of any deconstruction process as it often reveals who our friends really are. There’s a discussion on Seth’s experience coming out as gay and how this impacted his relationships. Seth shares personal stories from college when he was in the process of coming out amid Christians. Michelle explores how her relationships were impacted and changed as she began to question her religious beliefs. “What’s going to be the question that’s just too far?” 

Episodes available on: “Mental Podcast” and “Fade to Gray Network”

Merch can be purchased at: https://www.storefrontier.com/ftgnetwork.

Interested in bonus content + direct access? Check out patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast.

Leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! 

In this episode, Michelle and Seth explore the question: "why do people have difficulty changing their mind?" Through sharing of lived experience, they provide an overview of just how difficult "changing one's mind" can be.

If you're interested in the show and specifically, the lives of either Michelle or Seth, please check out our Patreon. We have chosen to make a diligent effort to begin providing bonus content. In fact, Michelle's story of being kicked out of the church was removed from this episode and is being released to patrons only. Check this link to find out more if you don't want to miss out: https://www.patreon.com/mentalpodcast

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Are you new to homeschooling? Do you have all the questions? Join me on this episode of Four In Tow Podcast as I invite a listener and her husband to ask any questions they have and I give my thoughts on how to make their homeschool journey work for them. This is the first part of a series. Be sure to find Four In Tow Podcast on the podcast app of your choice, and catch the rest of this consultation.

If you would like to have a homeschool consultation of your own (recorded or not) send me an email at: four.in.tow.podcast(at)gmail(dot)com

Don't go on this homeschool journey alone! Join the Kids In Tow community to find likeminded homeschooling parents, and a place for encouragement and help on your own journey. Go to Patreon.com/fourintowpodcast to join. 

Follow Four In Tow Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for a visual look into my homeschool. If this show is a favorite of yours, please leave a like and review! And tell your friends! Sometimes its good to know we aren't the only ones going through this! You've got this. 

Michelle Collins and Seth Showalter catch up after another week and embark on a new series entitled "Under Construction." This series will attempt to shine a focus on "deconstruction" beyond just "religious deconstruction." In this episode, Michelle and Seth define what deconstruction looks like for them and sets the stage for the rest of the series. The following episodes will center on: why people struggle to change their minds?, the messiness of relationships and the big God question. Join in for the ride!

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Mental Podcast is part of the Fade to Gray Network and episodes can be found there as well. If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5 start review for us on your favorite podcast app! 

*Exciting News: An anonymous call-in line may be in the works so you will have the option to call and provide your own feedback and suggestions!