In the Open

Andrew Cannizzaro joins Theresa and America to talk about intrusive thoughts. Andrew shares his experiences with OCD and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has helped him in the process of slowing down intrusive thoughts. They delve into the complexity of intrusive thoughts, how speaking about your thoughts helps you feel less alone and how we shouldn’t treat our brain like our enemy.

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Theresa and America vent about what they hate about the holidays. They talk about the expectations during the holiday season and how things have shifted this year. They discuss how getting together with family can be complicated, how your holidays don’t have to look like others and they also share some things they like about the holidays.

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Theresa and America go through the range of emotions you experience when you share something you feel is important and you don’t feel heard. They begin with how it is important to show empathy for the person on the receiving end when having a significant conversation. Theresa shares how she prepped before an incredibly personal confrontation, finding perspective by talking to someone who can provide an outside point of view and explaining how they feel when they are truly being heard.

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America and Theresa continue their conversation about getting mad and how to tell someone you’re not happy about something. They both approach conflict differently but discuss how they are continuing to try to improve their communication with the important people in their lives. There is a discussion on how they go about voicing their wants and needs, trying to not have an important conversation while you're angry and trying to get to the root of why you're really mad.

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Theresa and America can get mad at little things. They both give examples of what small issues get on their nerves and how they deal with them in their daily lives. They talk about why the little things sometimes add up, how it comes down to wanting to be heard and being validated plus there's an attempt to get to the bottom of why these little things bother them.

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Shyanne Hoff joins America to discuss the necessary steps when planning for a crisis. Shyanne shares her personal mental health journey and they each share their definition of “crisis.” They talk about their experiences with crisis, the importance of trying to recognize your crisis symptoms and they give detailed information about the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP Plan) when preparing for crisis.

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Emily and Whitney join America to explain their experiences with a quarter life crisis. They discuss the pressure they felt after graduating college, especially with their relationships and in their careers. There is a conversation about feeling lost, navigating sexual identity plus a reminder to not let others define your happiness.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

America and Theresa give the key differentials between the feelings of being burned out or being depressed. They both explore their current mindset and how they personally identify the warning signs. They talk about the things they do to take care of themselves, how friends can help and giving themselves the space to figure out what they need.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

Theresa and America piggyback off their conversation last episode about dealing with change and they now dive into when you just don’t want to change. They talk about how the hardest part is the preparation for big life shifts and the emotional component that comes with change. They discuss the toughest things they have tried to change about themselves, how music helps them and how they attack both small and big changes. 

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America and Theresa talk about everything that comes with having to deal with change. They discuss the expectations that come with change and the stages of grief when a life shift occurs. They talk about how they prepare for change, how the word carries a negative connotation and society’s obsession with it.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org