Life Lived Better

We hear the word “trauma” more now than before, but do we understand the reason? Joseph and Paula define trauma, the symptoms, and how it effects each person differently. 

Trauma occurs when a person experiences a distressing event or series of events, including rape, combat, natural disaster, or other significant events.

You can find additional information and the questionnaire on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the CDC website: ⁠⁠Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)⁠⁠   

Operated 24/7, the ⁠⁠Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline⁠⁠ provides information and referrals if you or a loved one are facing mental health and/or substance use issues.    This ⁠national toll-free number⁠—available 24/7—connects to local crisis centers where a trained worker will provide confidential support to people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.  

Text 741741 for the Crisis Text Line that serves anyone in the United States with this confidential and free 24/7 text line, connecting you with a trained crisis counselor. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Feeling suffocated? Intruded upon? You may be having your boundaries violated. In this episode, Joseph and Paula talk about boundaries - what they are, the reason they are needed, and how to set them. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Did you know that self-esteem is subjective, not factual? Joseph and Paula discuss the common areas of self-esteem, which include intelligence, career, physical abilities, and physical appearance and how our esteem is often associated with anxiety, depression, addiction, and healthy or disordered eating.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Resilience is about bouncing back after a difficult time. Paula says it is like a rubber band - stretching or even being pulled in many directions but being able to spring back to your original form. Joseph did some research and offers some great tips and tools on developing resilience. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Is there a special certification for therapists who have therapists as clients? As a counselor, how do you deal with your own mental health? Does going to therapy feel redundant for you? What are a counselor's ultimate goals with a client? Why does addiction counseling require a person to first admit they have a problem? Are just some of the questions on this episode. Listen to the answers given by our co-hosts, Joseph and Paula.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

The Uvalde school shootings, the shootings in Philadelphia during fireworks show, and in Illinois during a 4th of July parade.

The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, followed by the clarence Thomas statement that he was not finished with overturning laws.

The chaos these events have left us in and the hatred and vitriol occurring around us daily can be more to deal with than we think we can endure.

We do not wish to ask anyone to change their mind about their personal beliefs, but we do want to have this conversation because it impacts our daily mental health and peace. Our aim is to discuss how to keep personal peace in the midst of such chaos and how to get some distance from the chaos.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

In this episode, we finish up our conversation with Collier Landry. We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield. Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the defense against his father. His father, Dr. Jack Boyle was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Collier is a cinematographer and filmmaker. His work is featured The NY Times, Variety, Esquire, USA Today, The Daily Mail, and The NY Post. He has been a TEDx Speaker and a guest on The Dr. Phil Show. Collier has a podcast called Moving Past Murder, which you can find on the major platforms, and you can watch it live on YouTube.

Visit Collier's website, find information about his podcast, Moving Past Murder, and access his Ted Talk, What Happens When the answers we seek are not what we find or go to his YouTube Channel. Collier can be found on most social media platforms, like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.

Please Note: The content and language in this episode is for adults. Please use discretion when listening.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

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We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield. Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the defense against his father. His father, Dr. Jack Boyle was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. 

Collier is a cinematographer and filmmaker. His work is featured The NY Times, Variety, Esquire, USA Today, The Daily Mail, and The NY Post. He has been a TEDx Speaker and a guest on The Dr. Phil Show. Collier has a podcast called Moving Past Murder, which you can find on the major platforms, and you can watch it live on YouTube. 

Visit Collier's website, find information about his podcast, Moving Past Murder, and access his Ted Talk, What Happens When the answers we seek are not what we find or go to his YouTube Channel. Collier can be found on most social media platforms, like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. 

Please Note: The content and language in this episode is for adults. Please use discretion when listening. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

#lifelivedbetter #counseling #therapy #podcast #love #education #lifestyle #wellness #psychology #love #education #drphil #drphilshow #murder #murderinmansfield #collierlandry #TEDx #NYTimes #Variety #esquire #USAToday #TheDailyMail #nypost #movingpastmurder #trauma #recovery #grief #advocacy #survivor

June is Pride 🏳️‍🌈 month! The 1969 Stonewall Riots were not so long ago. Though they are known to be the watershed moments leading to LGBTQ rights, we still have a long way to go.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.