Skeletons in the Closet

We’re all familiar with the Sunday Scaries, but what can we really do about them? Let’s discuss. Today we’re referencing the following articles:

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/02/sunday-scaries-anxiety-workweek/606289/

‘https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-ways-to-shut-your-sunday-scaries-down-for-good

Today were deep diving into coping with breakups, and our 10 commandments on how to do it as painlessly as possible. 

 Today we’re referencing this silly little article: 

https://www.webmd.com/depression/depression-after-breakup#:~:text=It%20triggers%20the%20release%20of,re%20having%20a%20heart%20attack.

Time can change me, but I can’t change time! What is one to do when your whole life changes? Join us today as we kick off 2022 and talk about some pretty crazy life changes we’ve been going through recently. 

This episode references the following article:

 https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-to-know-about-how-to-deal-with-change

You know what they say, gratitude is the attitude, baby. Today were talking about gratitude, what were grateful for, and all of the benefits of being mindful about the things you have. Today we reference this article from Psychology Today: 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201504/7-scientifically-proven-benefits-gratitude

Do you have a five year plan? Do you have expectations for yourself? Are they unrealistic? Unrealistic expectations can have negative impacts on your mental health, let's discuss!

We will be referencing the following articles: 
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/unrealistic-expectations
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/unrealistic-expectations
https://www.businessinsider.com/24-people-who-became-highly-successful-after-age-40-2015-6#vera-wang-was-a-figure-skater-and-journalist-before-entering-the-fashion-industry-at-age-40-today-shes-one-of-the-worlds-premier-womens-designers-3

Welcome to the spookiest spooktacular episode on this side of Halloween Town. Today we're going off script a little and getting down the occult. 

What is loneliness? What makes someone feel alone? Isn't being lonely good once in a while? Join us today while we discuss all things lonely.

Today we'll be referencing the following articles:

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-important-is-alone-time-for-mental-health-5184607

https://nickwignall.com/loneliness/

We’re all basically addicted to our phones, but just how bad is it? Let’s discuss. 

This week we reference these articles: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/12/11/phone-addiction-is-real-and-so-are-its-mental-health-risks/?sh=183d9bac13df

https://lakesidebhs.com/mental-health/smartphones-and-anxious-kids-mental-health-issues-and-the-igeneration/

https://www.providence.org/news/uf/618911654

We talk about red flags in relationships, but what are some green flags? Lets discuss! Here are some articles we will be discussing.

https://nerdynatali.medium.com/5-friendship-green-flags-8edbf13c17f5
https://www.simplemost.com/relationship-green-flags-look-out/
https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/6-relationship-green-flags-to-look-for-in-a-new-relationship/
https://www.bustle.com/p/15-people-reveal-the-green-flags-they-saw-in-the-beginning-of-their-relationships-70068

Today we’re talking about intrusive thoughts. What are they?What do they mean? And most of all, how can we get rid of them?? Join us and our special guest, Cole, as we discuss the ins and outs of the complicated concept of intrusive thoughts. 

We will be heavily referencing these articles: 

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/intrusive-thoughts#takeaway

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354432

https://www.northpointrecovery.com/blog/7-tips-deal-stop-intrusive-thoughts/

https://screening.mhanational.org/content/types-intrusive-thoughts/

https://themighty.com/2017/02/intrusive-bad-violent-thoughts-ocd/

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/unwanted-intrusive-thoughts