Life Is Hard Podcast

Don't know what you want to do with your life? Don't worry, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Jackie have got you covered! This episode dives deep into the dilemma of choosing a career path. Dr. Nicole & Dr. Jackie talk all about the difficulties of figuring out a career, what makes it so hard, and tips to help you figure it out. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Do you struggle with feeling like you need to be productive 24/7? Do you feel like any time you take a break you are wasting time? In this episode, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Jackie dive into the topic of productivity vs. taking breaks. They discuss why it might be hard for us to take breaks and what we can do to work through the urge to constantly be productive to lead us to actually enjoy taking breaks. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Curious about how grad school for psychology works? Thinking about possibly starting a career in the mental health field? Need help getting into grad school? Don't even know where to begin? This episode is for you!! Guest Dr. Jenn Gittleman joins Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie to discuss all things graduate school in the field of psychology. Dr. Jenn runs Psychology Doctoral Consultants, a company that supports people throughout the process of applying for graduate programs.

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*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

We are excited to bring on our first guest- Maya Topitzer- to the podcast for this informative conversation about the most important business elements to think about when starting a private practice! Maya is the founder of Breksey, a company that helps therapists manage the business and administrative side of running a practice. Tune in to hear insights from Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie, who both run their own practices, and learn all about what Breksey can help you out with! 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Parenting is the hardest job in the world, and we're here to help! Tune in to this episode to learn some parenting tips, tricks, and scripts from two licensed psychologists who specialize in working with children & parents. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Do you ever feel the pressure to "be happy" during the holiday season when you are actually really struggling? You're not alone!! The holidays can be very stressful, overwhelming, and distressing-- something that is felt universally but not talked about enough. On this episode of LIH, Dr. Nicole & Dr. Jackie break down many different reasons why the holidays can be hard and some ideas to help get you through it. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Do you struggle with perfectionism or perfectionistic traits? Do you find making mistakes very distressing? If so, this episode is for you! Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie break down all things perfectionism-- what it is, where it comes from, how it can show up, and how to treat it. They also do a mini-role play at the end of the episode where they demonstrate an evidenced- based technique your therapist might use to treat your perfectionism. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different types of therapeutic modalities, but Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie focused on the 6 most popular approaches that they are the most knowledgeable about. Part 2 of this episode explains three widely used, dynamic techniques-- Psychodynamic, relational, and IFS. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie received a question from a viewer asking to explain the different types of approaches to therapy. There are many different types of therapeutic modalities, but Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie focused on the 6 most popular approaches that they are the most knowledgeable about. Part 1 of this episode explains three widely used, evidenced based techniques-- CBT, DBT, and ACT. 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Why is change so difficult? Why can't we just automatically adjust to changes or transitions in our lives? What can help me adjust to change more smoothly? All of these very common questions and more are covered by Dr. Nicole and Dr. Jackie in this episode! 

*DISCLAIMER* THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.