In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist starts Mental Health Awareness Month with a brief episode dedicated to exploring what is meant by the term "mental health." Dr. Karg also summarizes some things to consider about your own mental health and  what to consider when setting goals for your own mental health. 

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Prosperity & Business Coach Jen Aly about how you can improve your relationship with money.  Jen offers expert recommendations for people who would like to be more mindful of their spending habits for better planning and fewer financial problems.  Jen also suggests some free resources for folks who are ready to start spending their money more mindfully.  Dr. Karg and Jen also discuss the shame surrounding our spending habits and financial status and the fear that many people have to look at their income,  spending habits, and debt and how you can overcome your fears and shame surrounding money and work on a solution.   



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http://www.JenAlyCoaching.com
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You can schedule here if you'd like to talk to Jen about coaching to improve your relationship with money, develop better spending habits, and plan for your future. 

In today's short episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses the challenges of self-care, which requires you to put yourself first. Dr. Karg describes the various ways you can show up for yourself, and the necessity of putting your health and well-being first. Dr. Karg also discusses ways to combat those little parts of you that are discouraging you from putting yourself first and practicing good self-care. 

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg interviews Sam Peterson, a recovering alcoholic and addict, who shares his inspirational story of healing from trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, drug addiction, alcoholism, codependency, and gender dysphoria. Sam also shares what methods have helped him most on his journey and how he went from barely surviving trauma to thriving.

In this episode of Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg discusses various sources of anger and describes methods used for Anger Management 101. This include self-monitoring, learning your red flags that you are getting adrenalized, self-soothing so you don't become too angered to begin with, and what you can do if your anger gets so bad you are about to do something you'll regret.

Book recommendation:  "The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anger: A Step-by-Step Program for Success," by Dr. William Knaus

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg answers an audience member's question about social anxiety. As the third largest mental health problem in the US, social anxiety remains a poorly understood psychological problem that is misdiagnosed about 90% of the time. Dr. Karg provides examples of the different presentations for social anxiety which includes a wide range of situations that cause anxiety in social settings. Dr. Karg also reviews the treatment that has been found in the research to be highly effective for social anxiety, offers the audience recommendations for skills that may be effective at reducing social anxiety and suggests how to get the help you need if social anxiety is a problem for you.

Email anonymous questions to Dr. Rhonda Karg at [email protected].

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg shares the technique she developed for helping people deal with overwhelming feelings of loneliness, and the apprehension, dread, and hopelessness that can accompany being alone. "My Body Double" can be used 24/7 for whenever you need to feel seen, heard, & understood or when you need encouragement, motivation, and a boost in your self-confidence. Using "My Body Double" is the ultimate way to show up for yourself -- by being your own therapist, your own best friend, your own fitness coach, your own life coach, your own chaperone, your own biggest fan, whatever you need. You can meet your own needs for social support, validation, and connection if you are lacking these things in your life.  We all need someone to have our back. "My Body Double" is the ultimate way of having your own back and showing up for yourself!

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews Derek about the tragic loss of his legs and the loss of his brother due to a drunk driving accident.  Derek describes his recovery from the physical and psychological trauma he endured as a result of that accident and what helped him heal the most in his inspirational story of not just surviving, but thriving in the face of adversity.

Dr. Rhonda Karg, PhD
Clinical Psychologist and Researcher
website: www.rhondakarg.com
email: [email protected]

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews Thomas about the tragic murder of his mother at the hands of a man she had just met online and his father, for whom he cared for the last 8 months of his life while he fought cancer.  Thomas describes the impact these losses have had on him as a young man and the challenges he still faces today. In this inspirational story, Thomas shares how he sought help dealing with these tragedies and how he has healed as the result of the help he received coupled with his dedication to getting better.   

Dr. Rhonda Karg, PhD
Clinical Psychologist & Researcher
email: [email protected]
website: www.rhondakarg.com

In this episode of "Help Me, Rhonda!," your host, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhonda Karg, interviews artist Maria Campbell about her early childhood living in a Russian orphanage and how she was able to thrive in the face of childhood trauma.  Maria describes the impact that being an orphan had on her youth and early adult years, the struggles she had growing up, and pivotal points in her healing.  Maria shares her inspirational story of forgiving her perpetrators, refusing to be a victim, taking full responsibility for the outcome of her life, and manifesting her dreams.