EP. 63: Searching For Happiness In Little Moments

Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for happiness in the little moments of life.

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@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

Searching For New Goals

Happy New Year! Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for new goals as we enter 2024.

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Be Sure To Follow: 

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Searching For A Way To Survive The Holidays

Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week we are searching for a way to survive the holidays.

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@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This we we are searching for an answer to anger.

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@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! In this week's exciting episode, join me as I dive into valuable tips for effectively managing a busy week. I'll be sharing my personal journey of returning to a 9-5 job as an event planner and how I'm leveraging my Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) to my advantage in this new role.

Throughout this episode, I'll take you behind the scenes of planning my very first event at my current job. Together, we'll explore the strategies I've implemented to stay grounded amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities and deadlines. Join me as I reveal simple yet powerful tips that you can easily incorporate into your own busy weeks, helping you prevent overwhelm and burnout.

If you often find yourself easily stressed or overwhelmed, this episode is specifically tailored for you. Discover actionable techniques that will enable you to create a more balanced schedule and regain control of your time and energy.

Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on finding equilibrium in the midst of a chaotic week. Tune in now to The Search For Serotonin and embark on a transformative journey towards a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

We Discuss: 

Be Sure To Follow: 

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO 

Download:

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c 

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Welcome back to The Search For Serotonin podcast! This week's episode is a long-awaited return as I make a comeback from my much needed three-month hiatus. Join me as I open up about my absence, revealing where I've been and how this intentional break has profoundly influenced my mental health.

In this candid episode, I invite you into the intimate space of my last therapy session with my trusted therapist, with whom I've embarked on an incredible three-year journey. Saying goodbye to this significant chapter in my mental health healing wasn't without its challenges, but I'll be sharing the invaluable insights I gained along the way.

Get ready to discover my biggest takeaways from my therapy journey as I reflect on the lessons learned, the personal growth experienced, and the tools acquired. But that's not all—join me as I shed light on what lies ahead in my healing journey.

Don't miss out on this week's episode of The Search For Serotonin! Tune in now to hear the full story behind my hiatus, the insights gained from therapy, and how I’m continuing the search for serotonin.

We Discuss: 

Be Sure To Follow: 

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/ 

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/ 

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO 

Download:

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c 

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6 

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat
The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am sharing that I will be taking a break from podcasting! While this break is only temporary, I will be using the next few months to be present in my life offline and continuing my own search for serotonin. I explain my motives behind this break, and how I intend to “stay in my own lane”. Listen now for the full story.

We Discuss:

Be Sure To Follow:

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO

Download:

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Does your week feel balanced?

This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am talking about finding balance and acting with the right intentions. During Therapy Think, I share the conversation my therapist and I had regarding balancing your week, and focusing on your intentions when creating that balance. I give examples of how I got out of my own way, accomplished what I needed to, and how I continued in my healing journey thanks to her advice! Listen to the full episode now to hear more!

We Discuss:

Be Sure To Follow:

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO

Download:

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I A Bad Person?”.

This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I am answering that question for you! I share how being a “bad” person is actually subjective. I provide feedback from my IG followers on what makes someone “bad”, how the internet defines a “bad” person, and my own take on the subject. In reality, there are no “bad” people, just humans who make bad choices or have bad intentions. Listen to the full episode now to hear more!

We Discuss:

Be Sure To Follow:

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO

Download:

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat

The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

TW: Sexual Assault 

This week on The Search For Serotonin podcast, I sat down with Specialist Trauma Therapist, Helen Ferguson, to talk about sexual trauma, recovery, and empowering yourself again! Helen specializes in childhood trauma and sexual abuse recovery, so I wanted to have her back on the podcast to provide a more professional take on sexual assault, since I’ve been discussing my experience a lot recently. Helen shares how both sexual assault & sexual abuse fall under the umbrella of sexual trauma. We also discuss common responses & behaviors people experience after experiencing these types of trauma, and how to recover & empower yourself through self compassion & healing. Also, Helen puts the rumor that “perfectionism is a trauma response” to rest. Listen now to hear our full conversation!   

Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual trauma, please reference the resources down below for additional help.    

Connect w/ Helen:   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenbferguson/  

Website: https://linktr.ee/helenbferguson      

We Discuss:   

Be Sure To Follow:   

@carolyn_ferrick: https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_ferrick/  

@thesearchforserotonin: https://www.instagram.com/thesearchforserotonin/  

The Search For Serotonin Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H0DlfJIf8ggEpsVI5CEwO    

Download:  

FREE 5 Day Gratitude Digital Journal: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/f366ccf61c  

FREE Serotonin Boost Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-5973.ck.page/5b67684be6    

Relationship Violence Resources: 

National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://www.rainn.org/resources  

Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/    

Mental Health Resources: 

Suicide And Crisis Lifeline: Call OR Text 988  

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741 

National Institute of Mental Health’s Lifeline Chat The Trevor Project | 24/7 Crisis Support Services For LGBTQIA+: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/