Allowing yourself the time to really appreciate the little moments in life can be something we take for granted in modern society. Beautiful songs, a dog running in the grass or holding the hand of a loved one, all these things we should be grateful for and use as reminders that indeed, we are alive and we are open to happiness to come flooding in at a moment's notice. Today, my very first special guest on the show Bret have a chat about being mindful and lightening our loads of what may lean heavy upon our mind, body and soul. If you too struggle with finding happiness in negative emotional landscapes, let's talk about it, and see what there is that can be done for each other. Hooray! 

If you've ever made mistakes in life, you may have felt that embarrassed, imperfect, flawed, ashamed, "less-than" because you thought you had something down after sometime working on it and it turns out that you weren't as prepared as you thought. Today, we'll discuss why messing up (even in front of others) can be a great learning tool and can facilitate personal growth in a really substantial way, so let's dive in y'all! Better mental health awaits!!

Going out in the world and engaging in social interactions on our own can be a harrowing experience from time to time and it's important to recognize how these unique moments with strangers makes us feel and how we can respond in a healthy manner. Are you flying solo most of the time like me? Let's take a ride together in conversation and see why going out on your own can have some great benefits as well as a little turbulence mixed in too. 

If you're feeling depressed or anxious, it's likely that you are dealing with a influx of negative thoughts ruminating through your mind in a way that seems hopeless in trying to avoid.  But what if you could identify the problem and pinpoint the source of your ruminations and curb your anxiety and depression in a really proactive way?  Let's talk about taking control of your thoughts and taking back your happiness so that you can be more equipped than ever to handle the complexity and burdensome nature of anxiety and depression. 

Have you ever been on a dating app or website and wondered why it was making you feel like you're not good enough, like you're self esteem is need of a boost after facing rejection from the ones you want online?  I've been there too and in this episode I discuss how I've dealt with these same issues as we navigate the treacherous waters of the dating scene in the modern age.  Let's dive in!

Ever have a close call with a traffic accident or something at home that could have threatened your life?  Today I discuss what has happened to me and how you can deal with similar situations that may stick in the back of your mind when you are going about your daily life, frustrated that you may be holding yourself back from better days ahead.

Just getting through those days where anxiety and depression take hold can be so crucial, to survive and live to fight another day.  Today, I talk about what I do and what you can do to find success in your own mental health journey. :)

It's my first ever podcast episode!  I'm so excited to share my mental health journey with all of you out there and help bring the conversation forward so we can all live in a more kind and empathetic world.  This, is For Your Mental Health... Weekly!