We spend so much of life chasing happiness—believing it waits for us at the next promotion, the next relationship, or the next milestone. But what happens when we get there and still feel empty? In this episode, we rethink happiness as a companion on the journey, not a prize at the finish line.

Listen and learn why chasing milestones often leaves us unsatisfied, and how reframing happiness as a practice can lead to greater resilience and well-being. We’ll dive into practical strategies—like gratitude practices, and healthier self-talk—that you can start using today to experience joy as part of your life's journey.

Have you been wanting to work on your mental health but didn't know where to start or what to do? With so much mental health information available, including apps and media, searching for the right ones can be overwhelming.

On today's podcast, I'll make it easy for you by sharing my favorite recommendations for mental health media. I'm calling it, your 'Mental Health Media Toolbox.'

Whether it's an app, a book, music, a podcast, or a mental health influencer, let me be your guide and help you find what has worked for me and those I've helped.

Listen now to build YOUR mental health media toolbox!

Providing mental health support to someone in need can be difficult. We often shy away from helping, not because we don't want to, but because we are scared of saying the wrong thing or lack the confidence to know how to help best.

In today's episode, Lettie and Al, are passing along actionable ways to give emotional support to people that cross your path and exhibit a real need for help. You'll learn what to say and what not to say. You'll discover ways to care for yourself while still helping others.

Whether someone you care about is experiencing grief and loss issues, suicide ideation, or other emotional stressors, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen and learn how to have confidence in what you say and do as you guide them toward receiving the professional mental health support they may need.

Habits! We've all got them. Some of them are good, and others not so much. There's a lot involved in creating a habit that we don't understand.

We're good at what we practice. Habits are the result of what it is we practice daily. Sometimes we don't even realize we're doing it, it becomes so natural. Implementing good mental health habits is a must. And with all habits, consistency is the key.

Listen in to today's episode where Lettie and Al are taking a close look at the importance of mental habits in creating quality life balance. They'll talk about how habits are formed and the different types of healthy and productive mental health habits to try. They'll also share some of their own mental health habit stories.

Press 'play' now to begin to gain back control of the quality of your life by creating consistent and sound mental health habits!

Seeking professional assistance for mental health has, for a very long time, had a stigma attached to it. Going to therapy is sometimes looked at negatively because it means, according to some that, "there is something wrong with you." That couldn't be further from the truth.

While physical health is viewed in more positive terms, mental health isn't viewed in a similar light, though. The truth is that physical health and mental health are equal, they are intertwined. It's time to start getting some help with our mental state when we need to.

In today's episode, Lettie and Al are sharing what therapy is all about. They're breaking down just about all you need to know when considering reaching out to a mental health professional; including what to expect from the entire therapeutic process. This is one you don't want to miss.

Press play, now, to start learning about the power of the therapeutic journey!

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults creates many challenges for couples. From feeling like you're not being heard to frustration with not being able to get things done, the resulting discourse between couples can be overwhelming and disappointing.

In today's episode, Lettie and Al are talking about what ADHD looks like in adults and how best to manage it when it's a part of your relationships. They'll break down symptoms and strategies you can use now to begin the journey toward a better, more thriving connection.

Communication is a hot topic, both in the workplace and in personal relationships. It can be an obstacle in moving our relationships in a productive and positive direction. Our communication style is based on our lived experience and on the thoughts we allow to listen to even before the conversation starts.

In today's episode, Lettie and Al, are looking at communication from all angles. We'll look at how thoughts and feelings impact how we behave in our communication. We'll explore some distorted ways of thinking and how they can hinder how we communicate. We'll also provide a communication strategy that may help your communication.

Press play, now, to learn all about it!

There's been so much talk about depression lately, especially on social media. Some of it's good, but some of it's not. It's gotten to a point where we may have lost sight of what depression is, and even become desensitized to its meaning. Teenagers are now using the word very haphazardly, creating confusion amongst their peers. In today's episode, Lettie and Al, are taking a psychoeducational approach to bust myths about depression, and understand what a true diagnosis of depression looks, sounds, and feels like. Listen as the licensed counselors discuss what depression is and how and where to get help. This is one you don't want to miss.

Social media has been around for only about 30 years, but it's having a major impact on society and our mental health. Have you noticed how using it has influenced your day-to-day behaviors towards yourself and others? In today's episode, Lettie and Al examine the good and the bad of scrolling. They'll discuss the benefits of social connectedness through social media and also the negative, destructive, and potentially addictive qualities of this type of media. Whether you use it or not, social media is here to stay. Learning how to balance its use with your mental health is what this episode is all about.

Are you exhausted by the energy spent on trying to change things that you have no control over? What if we just learned to accept the reality of life situations? I don't mean approving of it, wanting it, or liking it. I mean accepting it. How much better and easier would life be for us then? In today's episode, Lettie and Al, look into the intervention of 'acceptance' and 'radical acceptance' as a way of doing just that. Listen and learn as they discuss how to accomplish this with examples, and easy-to-understand strategies for implementing acceptance in your life. Discover the acceptance advantage and craft your path to inner peace.