I’ve talked a lot about the importance of self-compassion for our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. But how do we give ourselves compassion in a way that actually promotes long-term healing? In this episode I review an article that gives tangible ways to communicate self-love that will *actually* positively change your self-concept. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Your self-judgement and shame are holding you back. We can only access our creativity, flexibility and true connection when we’re feeling grounded and confident. In this episode I share how we can stop beating ourselves up and overcome self-judgement in two easy steps. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Back by popular demand! Tis the season of doing too much and/or feeling like we’re not doing enough. In this episode I talk about why so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, burned out and unmotivated. I also give advice on how to find balance, and how to more effectively reset and recharge. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Todays episode answers two questions: 1.) Why are so many of us affected by social anxiety? and 2.) How can we experience less social anxiety to feel more comfortable and confident in social settings? • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety or depression right now? Or want to learn effective ways to cope with them, based on science? In todays episode I give a simple breakdown of our nervous system, what parts are responsible for trauma responses, and how to access the parts that are responsible for regulation. Listen till the end for SIMPLE techniques to increase calm, positive energy, motivation, creativity, connection and physical health. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I feel this may be one of my most useful episodes to date. Today I talk about overwhelm and overstimulation. I give examples of things to look out for that may contribute to overwhelm, how to be physically and mentally more aware, and tangible ways to regulate your nervous system. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

For many, the winter holidays can bring stress, loneliness and other difficult experiences. If you find yourself struggling, tune into this episode where I share a variety of ways to get through the holiday season. And remember, you are not alone xo • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

I’ve been talking with a lot of folks about seasonal depression as winter approaches. In this episode I explain what seasonal depression is, the mindset you can adopt and actions you can take to help get you through the colder months. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

This one goes out to all my bloated, gassy, and/or constipated listeners! In todays episode I talk about why you might be bloated/gassy/constipated even though you’re eating tons of fiber (spoiler alert: more is not necessarily better) and what to do about it. The episode includes advice from gut health expert Jessie Wong, RDN, @ibs.dietician on Instagram. (Specifically see her pinned reel titled “Is fiber making you bloat?”) I also share my own experiences, giving you another opportunity to learn from my mistakes. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.

If you’ve been to therapy or been in the ‘self-help’ world in any capacity, chances are you’ve heard the term “feelings aren’t facts.” It basically means, your feelings are irrational and you shouldn’t think or act based on them. While this phrase can be helpful for some people in some situations, it can also be shaming and invalidating. In this episode I share some rather hot takes on the terms ‘irrational’ and ‘overreacting.’ I also share suggestions for healing… including the importance of support, validation & curiosity. • Follow this link to learn more about what it’s like to do therapy with me: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/samantha-curt/ • Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The content is not psychotherapy or a substitute for medical advice. Follow the advice of your doctor and/or licensed mental health professional.