ShrinksChat

(This show first aired in November, 2020)

Annette and Monica meet Dr. John Dyben to talk about the holidays, and how to cope with the accompanying stress, especially under COVID-19. 

Dr. John is the Clinical Fellow for Origins Behavioral Healthcare in Florida. He provides both academic and clinical supervisory support to Origins͛ programs. His academic background includes degrees in Psychology (BS), Conflict (MA), Management (MS), and a Doctor of Health Science. Dr. John is an ordained pastor, clinically trained chaplain, and board-certified as both a Master Addictions Professional and a Mental Health Professional in the State of Florida.

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This week, navigating the hopes, expectations and pressures of the holiday season by expressing and communicating real love.  

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This week, Annette and Monica get their winter boots on and go walking, emphasizing the benefits of a simple walking routine for our physical and mental wellbeing, especially in times of stress. 

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This week, Monica and Annette explore loneliness: How the Pandemic has contributed, and how to deal with the feeling emotionally and practically. 

In an episode which fired aired in March 2020, Monica and Annette discuss how to identify when a relationship has become toxic, and what steps to take. 

Relationship Therapists Monica Burton and Annette Reiter, long-time friends from St. Petersburg, Florida, bring more than 30 years of certified counseling experience to this new discussion about diverse medical and mental health concerns. These conversations will help educate and inform the audience of mental health issues affecting life in our American culture and the human experience. They talk about how to improve dialogue between partners in simple ways, how to resolve conflicts, and how to seek help. 

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Even from small gestures, we can derive pleasure, which leads on to enjoying life's greater pleasures. Annette and Monica discuss how we should embrace the small moments, especially in challenging times.  

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This week, Annette and Monica discuss what to do when trust in a relationship is damaged or broken, and the role of "trusting yourself" in the healing process. 

This week, Annette and Monica chat about the lessons we can learn from the Emmy Award-winning TV series Ted Lasso. 

Annette and Monica discuss how putting your own welfare first can often be a gift to others, by freeing yourself up to give to them in a more meaningful way. 

This episode first aired in December 2020.

Annette and Monica chat with Dr. Emy Tafelski, Founder and CEO of ME Therapy in St Petersburg, Florida, about being open-minded about the type of relationship which works for you, and how the core principals of love and good communication are critical whichever you choose.