Snug and Shady

Welcome Friends! Step 2 states: "We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." (From Celebrate Recovery) This is the step where you come to realize your existence matters and that your contributions are key. Join the discussion!

Welcome Friends! Step 1 says: "We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable." (from Celebrate Recovery) This is your turning point, your time to shine! Join the discussion!

Calvin and Cynthia introduce their new summer series - the 12 step program! Over the course of the summer we will be working through and explaining the steps in addiction recovery programs. These programs are not just for substance addictions - you can use them for social, behavioral, and emotional addictions. Use this fantastic resource as a way to improve your mental health!

Ram Dass “When you go out into the woods, and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. Some are bent, and some are straight, and some are evergreens, and some are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘you are too this, or I’m too that.’ that judgment mind comes in. And so I practice turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are.”

“What seems like a reaction to some present circumstance is, in fact, a reliving of past emotional experience.” - Gabor Mate`

What are you doing currently that is simply an expression of unhealed trauma? How can confronting that past heal your future?

Calvin and Cynthia discuss those factors that help build resilience, what it takes to be resilient, and times in their lives they have had to be resilient. Resilience is a quality indicator of mental health and the ability to be flexible and learn as you go. Join us this week for the discussion!

Calvin and Cynthia discuss how to clean up your social life! From breaking up with friends, to moving through phases of your life, to not letting the past keep you from moving forward. Don't let people who pull you down stay in your life! Plus, the hosts discuss their real-life encounter with the hottest guy in town.

Calvin and Cynthia finally - FINALLY - reveal the meaning of life. Or, more aptly, reveal what the path to a meaningful life looks like. Hint: it is not in your comfort zone!!

Calvin and Cynthia discuss the damaging thought pattern of "I'll be happy when...." In the profound words of Denzel Washington, "Be careful what you wish for, because when it rains, you have to deal with the mud." There are two sides to every coin. So let's discuss!

In a special episode, Calvin and Cynthia discuss creativity! How can being creative help you resolve your mental health issues? How can you become a more creative person? Creativity is a skill you can learn! It isn't some ethereal genie that comes and goes to the blessed few. Listen to learn more about how developing creativity can improve your professional life, personal relationships, and future outlook!