Sleeping At Last frontman and noted songwriter Ryan O’Neal has had a lot of success as a musician, but that hasn’t made him immune to battling depression. In the premiere episode of _Fun Therapy_, Mike Foster talks with Ryan about his struggles, the roles that self-criticism and perfectionism play in his emotional health, and how to break out of the cycle of despair.

  

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Fun Therapy with Mike Foster dives into the beautifully messy parts of our not-so-perfect lives. Episodes feature a candid "therapy" session with a special guest and Mike's unique perspective on building emotional fitness in our lives. With the kindness of Mr. Rogers and the no-nonsense of a Navy SEAL, his unique style reveals the truth and beauty residing in all of us. With a lush musical score by Sleeping At Last, consider this your guide to turn your setbacks into super powers. Learn more at: MikeFoster.tv

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Losing a pet is never easy. In this deeply candid conversation, Mike talks about the recent loss of his beloved dog. He shares about the deep grief he fell into and some of the universal truths he learned about death and dying. This episode is perfect for anyone who has lost a pet or anyone who is working through the grief process.

5 Truths My Dog Taught Me About Grief

In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares about the language of healing and choosing the right words in a crisis. The fact is that our "words create worlds" which means we must be extra careful of what we are saying to ourselves and to others. Mike also gives practical statements that you can use that will create "honest hope" and avoid shallow "happy talk."

Never Say These Words In A Crisis

In this special COVID-19 episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares three ways to respond to losing control and embracing the rumble of deep vulnerability. He talks about how to be excessively gentle with yourself, the two-steps to kindness and how to make sure you're being responsible for the energy you bring into a room. This episode also includes special guest artist JJ Heller singing an unplugged version of her song, "You Already Know."

How To Be Excessively Kind To Yourself

In this special episode of Fun Therapy, Mike shares how to survive a storm by welcoming "what is" and creating practical symbols of hope for our future. If you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed today, this simple conversation help you learn to "sing the harmony" in your new song.

Surviving COVID-19 And Building Markers Of Hope

In September of 2019, Pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide. He was a husband, father and a prominent advocate for mental health. In this episode of Fun Therapy, Mike sits down with his widow, Juli Wilson. They discuss what grief looks like and the process of learning to breathe again in the midst of this devastating loss. Juli shares with brave vulnerability about the struggle and the hope, dealing with critics and the one thing she would want Jarrid to know today. Please be advised this episode talks about suicide and some may find it triggering.

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