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'Tis the season for not only spring cleaning your place of residence, but also your mental health. What should be on that checklist? Courtney and Brian share their thoughts.
March Madness is in the offing. NFL WR Calvin Ridley is serving a one-year suspension for betting on games. And as it's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, what better time is there to explore this ever-growing epidemic which is only becoming more accessible with each passing day?
A prominent U.S. journalist recently wrote a book describing how she "hates" her husband, but has no plans to divorce him. And while "hate" is an awfully strong word, what it really speaks to is how no marriage is perfect...not even close. Even within the strongest of unions, there are days where dislike and annoyance far overshadow affection and love, and that can actually be quite healthy. But when is it not? Here's how to tell the difference.
How and when does a complicated friendship cross the line into becoming toxic? In what ways can and should that be addressed/approached? And at what point is walking away the healthiest thing for you? Off of an appearance by therapist Karina Aybar-Jacobs on "The Today Show" (revolving around this very topic), Courtney and Brian weigh in with their own thoughts.
Much has been made in regard to Kanye West's very public displays of behavior involving the relationship between his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, and her boyfriend, Pete Davidson. How much of that could be related to mental illness, given all of the speculation as to Ye's history with both bipolar, and borderline personality disorder? And should either issue impact your life in any way, how can they most effectively be addressed?
Loneliness has become somewhat of a pandemic epidemic. And while Valentine's Day is quite often a celebration for those who are lucky enough to be in love, for the countless others who aren't, it can also be absolute torture. Even if you do find yourself in a relationship, should it be dysfunctional, that struggle can also be real. Either way, Courtney and Brian are here to help.
In a week featuring (what may have been) two celebrity suicides, it feels appropriate to examine this very difficult topic. We explore the role of Internet trolls as a part of this equation, the motivation of such bullying (some of which you may find to be surprising), and the accountability element to it all.
For as important as it is to know who you are as an individual, the benefits of interacting, and associating, with like-minded people can similarly work wonders for your overall mental health -- be it from a religious, political, cultural, traumatic, or even sports fandom perspective. It can often provide you with a sense of belonging/tribalism. But when could it also become somewhat unproductive? This is one of Brian's favorite episodes ever. Here's hoping it'll become one of yours, too.
Regarding a recent article entitled, "Covert Narcissism," in what other areas may various mental health issues be difficult to detect? Are those gray areas solely unclear to those who are externally affected by said behavior, or can the person who possesses them also be in the dark? How much of the latter could be related to subconscious denial? And how often is the person who is prone these traits intentionally attempting to hide them from others in their circle?
"If only (BLANK) would happen, I'd finally be happy." As the old adage goes, "Be careful what you wish for." But even more importantly, don't waste too much time and energy on things you can't control. Easier said than done? It doesn't have to be. Find out how, here.
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