Happy In the Mess Podcast

“Connecting with yourself” is at the heart of how to transform the negativity of loneliness into a positive thing. Join Cheri and Matthew as they talk about loneliness from their perspectives and offer practical tips on how to get through those periods when you don’t feel like you have anyone in your corner.

Loneliness - a quiet and powerful epidemic that we’re experiencing worldwide. Ironically, this episode will have a little different feel as the coaches each give a solo take on loneliness because, as we often discuss, sometimes life gets messy and you can find great opportunities in this. Join Cheri, Marlena, and Matthew as they each talk about loneliness and how it affects couples and individuals from all walks of life. Learn to recognize why loneliness can be a problem, and join us for the next few episodes on what we can do to work with that.

No, we’re not exploring substance use, we’re looking at substance use disorders. Continuing the discussion on mental health disorders, the three coaches / counselors take some time to wrestle with this difficult set of challenges that come with drug and alcohol use and abuse. They talk about how to recognize when these become a problem and how to address it when they do. They also talk about the unique challenges when substance abuse happens in a relationship.

Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

Disclaimer: Thank you for tuning into our podcast. We want to emphasize that we are mental health counselors, and the content you've just listened to is for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide valuable insights and information on mental health and related topics, we want to make it clear that the content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice. If you are facing mental health issues or require specific assistance in these areas, we strongly recommend seeking the guidance of qualified professionals who can provide personalized support tailored to your unique circumstances.

“What was the episode title again?” In this episode the three coaches, still on location in Cincinnati, OH talk about adult ADHD - what it is, what it isn’t, and how to find interventions that might help handle this. Matthew handles it from the neurodivergent individual perspective and Cheri talks about how challenging this can be in relationships. Marlena hosts them and shares her experience from a female perspective - as there are definitely gender differences in ADHD’s presentation. We just barely scratched the surface - so please drop your questions in the comments.