Go Friend Your Self with Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker shares about her personal experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She also discusses OCD symptoms, treatment, and mental health as well as stigma. This episode is dedicated to those who have a mental health issue, to those who love someone who has a mental health issue, and to each person who raises awareness through using their heart, mind, and voice to speak out to end stigma and discrimination against those with mental illness.

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Websites mentioned in this episode:
http://www.malarchuk.com/
https://iocdf.org/
https://projecturok.org/resources/
https://www.nami.org/
https://adaa.org/

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Dr. Baker interviews Dr. David Susman, clinical psychologist, mental health advocate and Assistant Professor of psychology at University of Kentucky, Lexington. His work settings have included: psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, colleges and universities, a Federal prison, and a VA (Veterans) hospital. They discuss therapy, mental health, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Dr. David Susman
Website: davidsusman.com
Twitter: @DavidSusman https://twitter.com/davidsusman
Facebook: @DavidSusmanPhD https://www.facebook.com/DavidSusmanPhD/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsusman/

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Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://www.nami.org/
http://211.org/

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Dr. Baker dispels common myths about Mindfulness. She discusses how it is more accessible than we may think and shares examples of how it can be used to cope with stressful emotions and find greater peace and stability in the moment.

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Dr. Baker shares about the power of music and how we might select songs with intention as a tool to shift our mood and support us in our daily lives.

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Websites mentioned in this episode:
https://www.musictherapy.org
https://alzfdn.org
https://www.alzheimers.net/2014-07-21/why-music-boosts-brain-activity-in-dementia-patients/

Dr. Baker discusses how comparing ourselves to others, and even our past and future selves, can rob us of our joy and add to our stress. She shares how we can move away from comparison and toward feeling more confident and content in our own lives.

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Dr. Baker discusses barriers that can prevent us from moving forward toward our goals. She shares personal experiences and strategies regarding how we can connect with our confidence and motivation to break through our personal blocks.

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Many of us can get caught up taking care of others and our to-do lists while putting ourselves and our own needs on the "back burner." Dr. Baker shares about common obstacles to self-care and pleasure, as well as ways to overcome them and strengthen our connection with ourselves and what we truly enjoy.

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Dr. Baker addresses how we can be hard on ourselves with incredibly high standards at times. She shares about her personal struggle as a "recovering perfectionist" as well as strategies that may help us shift our perspective and better accept who we are.

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We can all feel stressed and overwhelmed at times but we may have even more skills and strategies for dealing with this than we think. Dr. Baker shares how exploring how far we've already come and taking inventory of what we have learned along the way can help us move forward through difficult times.

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Stay connected with Dr. Baker at: www.GoFriendYourSelfDoc.com
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Many of us want to feel in control and know what is coming. We may prefer black-and-white, clear, options, plans and thoughts, which can give us a sense of comfort and predictability. However, life is rarely that simple. Giving ourselves time, support and courage to be in the gray may benefit us. Dr. Baker shares about going for the gray and the wisdom that may be accessed from that space.

If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to give back to it then click the Donate button at GoFriendYourSelfDoc.com. Thank you!

Stay connected with Dr. Baker at: www.GoFriendYourSelfDoc.com
Follow Dr. Baker on Twitter: @DrBakerPhD
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Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoFriendYourSelf

Recommending this podcast to others and providing ratings and reviews is always greatly appreciated! Thank you for listening.