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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), more commonly known as Seasonal Depression, is a mood disorder that commonly occurs during the winter. Listen to this podcast to recognize the signs and understand when it might be good to reach out for additional support.

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Grief is always hard. It's not something that ever truly goes away, no matter how much time passes, but during the holidays it can be so much harder. This episode is all about tips for coping with grief. Some have been helpful to me personally on my own journey and I hope they are helpful for you, too. But please understand, this is not an exhaustive list and there is no wrong or right way to grieve. Find coping skills that work for you, and please reach out if you find yourself struggling more than usual or thinking dark thoughts.

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Let's talk about the holidays! Even though many of us think of the holidays as a joyful, magical time, it can also be a really stressful time for a lot of people. Here's a few ways you can set boundaries to protect your mental health during the next few months.

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As a reminder, we’ve started a series on anxiety and this episode is a continuation of that conversation. Honestly, there’s so much we can talk about when it comes to anxiety - how it manifests, what it looks like based on different experiences, and even different ways to cope with it.

Today, I wanted to discuss some popular characters who exhibit some traits of anxiety. Perhaps they’re from a book, tv show, or movie. I think looking at familiar characters can help us find ourselves and recognize our own traits.

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This week I got the opportunity to sit down with another one of my colleagues at Mindsight Behavioral Group, Burgess Brown. Burgess specializes in working with children and teens, and he has an amazing ability to help children feel comfortable and supported.

Hearing his thoughts on mental health, especially in children and teens, was so inspiring and I can't wait for y'all to hear it!

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Progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that reduces stress and anxiety in your body by
having you slowly tense and then relax each muscle. This exercise can provide an immediate
feeling of relaxation, but it’s best to practice frequently. With experience, you will become more
aware of when you are experiencing tension and you will have the skills to help you relax.

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Guided meditations can be great for reducing stress and anxiety. Take a few moments to be alone with yourself and mindfully experience this podcast.

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As a reminder, we’ve started a series on anxiety, and this episode is a continuation of that conversation. Honestly, there’s so much we can talk about when it comes to anxiety - how it manifests, what it looks like based on different experiences, and even different ways to cope with it.

Today, I wanted to talk about the relationship between trauma and anxiety. As you might imagine, Trauma plays a huge role in our tolerance for anxiety and may even create anxiety itself.

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Guided meditations can be really helpful in reducing anxiety and stress. In today's guided meditation, I invite you to make your favorite hot beverage — whatever makes you feel warm and cozy, whether that be tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or something else entirely. Spend some time mindfully enjoying your drink in gratitude and let yourself relax.

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As of this past week, the death toll from the flooding in eastern Kentucky has reached 37 and dozens of people are still missing, which is utterly devastating. There have been search and rescue teams, but due to the collapsed bridges and overall chaos, it’s been a slower process.

Hundreds of people have been displaced due to this flooding. While it may not directly affect you, there’s a sort of shock and despair that settles in when we witness the tragedy of what others are experiencing.

That leads us into the conversation of what we can do about it.

Overall, there are some other groups that are helping who would benefit from donations if you are not local to the area.

We encourage you to give what you can when you can. After all, it may not be your family on the other end of this, but as Governor Beshear likes to say, "We're all in this together."

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